Diagnostic Test
- DTC IS ACTIVE
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- With the scan tool, Clear DTCs in the Engine Control Module (ECM).
- With the scan tool, actuate the PTC No. 3 Relay.
- With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
Is the status Active for this DTC?
Yes
- Go to Step 2.
No
- Perform the CHECKING FOR AN INTERMITTENT DTC Diagnostic Procedure. Refer to CHECKING FOR AN INTERMITTENT DTC, PCM VERIFICATION TEST, PCM/TCM PROGRAMMING & PRE-DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE (GAS) .
- PTC NO. 3 RELAY
- Turn the ignition off.
- Install a substitute PTC No. 3 Relay in place of the vehicle's PTC No. 3 Relay.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, Clear DTCs.
- With the scan tool, actuate the PTC No. 3 Relay.
- With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
Is the status Active for this DTC?
Yes
- Go To 3.
No
- Replace the PTC No. 3 Relay in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the ECM Verification Test.
- (K363) PTC NO. 3 RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
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- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Engine Control Module (ECM) harness connector.
- Remove the ASD Relay.
- Connect a jumper wire between cavity 30 and cavity 87 of the ASD Relay Connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage of the (K363) PTC No. 3 Relay Control circuit in the PTC No. 3 Relay connector.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the (K363) PTC No. 3 Relay Control circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform the ECM Verification Test.
No
- Go To 4.
- (K363) PTC NO. 3 RELAY CONTROL OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Of PTC No. 3 Relay Control Circuit Between PTC No. 3 Relay Connector & ECM Harness Connector
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- Turn the ignition off.
- Remove the jumper wire and install the ASD relay.
- Measure the resistance of the (K363) PTC No. 3 Relay Control circuit between the PTC No. 3 Relay connector and the Engine Control Module (ECM) harness connector.
Is the resistance below 10.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 5.
No
- Repair the (K363) PTC No. 3 Relay Control circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.
- Perform the ECM Verification Test.
- ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)
- Using Figure as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the PTC No. 3 Relay and the Engine Control Module (ECM).
- Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
- Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
- Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the ECM Verification Test.
No
- Replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the ECM Verification Test.