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Diagnostic Test

  1. 1)  GOOD TRIP INDICATED 
    NOTE: Record the Freeze Frame Information that set along with the DTC.

    Turn the ignition on.

    With the scan tool, read DTC's.

    Does the Good Trip Indicator display NO? 

    Yes 

    1. Go To  2).

    No 

    1. Refer to INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS diagnostic procedure.
    2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST)  .
  2. 2)  ASD RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT 
    Fig 1: Checking ASD Relay Output Circuit
    GC0041877Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

    Turn the ignition off.

    Disconnect the Ignition Coil harness connector.

    Turn the ignition on.

    With the scan tool, actuate the ASD Relay.

    Using a 12 volt test light connected to ground, probe the (K344) ASD Relay Output circuit in the Ignition Coil harness connector.

    Does the test light illuminate brightly? 

    Yes 

    1. Go To  3).

    No 

    1. Repair the (K344) ASD Relay Output circuit.
    2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST)  .
  3. 3)  IGNITION COIL 
    Fig 2: Checking Ignition Coil Control Circuit
    GC0041878Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

    Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (K19) Ignition Coil Control circuit.

    Crank the engine for 5 second while observing the test light.

    Does the test light blink/flicker? 

    Yes 

    1. Replace the Ignition Coil.
    2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST)  .

    No 

    1. Go To  4).
  4. 4)  IGNITION COIL CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    Fig 3: CHECKING IGNITION COIL CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR SHORTED TO GROUND
    GC0042039Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

    Turn the ignition off.

    Disconnect the PCM harness connector.

    Measure the resistance between ground and the (K19) Ignition Coil Control circuit in the Ignition Coil harness connector.

    Is the resistance below 1000 ohms? 

    Yes 

    1. Repair the (K19) Ignition Coil Control circuit for a short to ground.
    2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST)  .

    No 

    1. Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service Information.
    2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST)  .
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