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Diagnostic Test

  1. UNDERCHARGED BATTERY 
    NOTE: The battery must be fully charged and in good condition. An undercharged battery may produce invalid test results.
    1. Test the battery in accordance with the Service Information.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  2
  2. SYSTEM DTCS PRESENT 
    NOTE: If the battery was low, make sure the battery is properly charged and attempt to start the vehicle. Crank the engine for 15 seconds, 3 consecutive times. This will allow any DTCs to set that may have been erased due to a dead battery.
    1. With the scan tool, select System DTCs to read DTCs in all modules. If any DTCs are present, perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure before continuing with this test. If a no response condition is detected in any module, refer to the appropriate diagnostic procedure.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  3
  3. PCM POWER OR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the PCM harness connector(s).
    3. Using a 12 volt test light, check all PCM power and ground circuits.
      NOTE: The test light must be illuminated and bright. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.

      Is the test light illuminated and bright when checking each of the PCM power and ground circuits?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  4
  4. OPEN FUSE(S) 
    1. Inspect all of the fuses in the PDC and TIPM. If any open fuses are found, check the related circuit(s) for a short to ground or high resistance.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  5
  5. CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM 
    NOTE: Verify that the fuel tank is not empty before continuing.
    1. Perform the diagnostic procedure for CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM. See Non-DTC Diagnostics/Drivability - Gas - Diagnosis and Testing .

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  6
  6. FUEL CONTAMINATION 
    1. Check the fuel system for contamination in accordance with the Service Information.

      Was any evidence of fuel contamination found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  7
  7. CHECKING THE IGNITION COIL OPERATION 
    1. Perform the diagnostic procedure for CHECKING THE IGNITION COIL OPERATION. See Non-DTC Diagnostics/Drivability - Gas - Diagnosis and Testing .

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  8
  8. CHECKING THE ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM 
    1. Perform the diagnostic procedure for CHECKING THE ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM. See Non-DTC Diagnostics/Drivability - Gas - Diagnosis and Testing .

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Test complete. Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.