Diagnostic Test
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- MTV PWM FEEDBACK
- Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.WARNING: When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts, or fan. Do not wear loose clothing. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury or death.NOTE: Diagnose and repair any system voltage or sensor supply voltage DTCs before continuing with this test.
- With the scan tool, read the MTV PWM Feedback.
Is the MTV PWM Feedback less than 3%?
Yes
- Go to step 2
No
- Refer to the *CHECKING FOR AN INTERMITTENT DTC Diagnostic Procedure. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure
- Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
- MANIFOLD TUNE VALVE ASSEMBLY
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Manifold Tune Valve Assembly harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read the MTV PWM Feedback.NOTE: The MTV PWM Feedback should be greater than 97% with the connector disconnected.
Is the MTV PWM Feedback greater than 97%?
Yes
- Replace the Manifold Tune Valve Assembly in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the PCM Verification Test. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure
No
- Go to step 3
- (F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT VOLTAGE
- (F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
- Turn the ignition on.
- Disconnect the C2 Powertrain Control Module (PCM) harness connector.
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (F855) 5-Volt Supply circuit in the Manifold Tune Valve Assembly harness connector.
Is the resistance above 100 ohms?
Yes
- Go to step 5
No
- Repair the short to ground in the (F855) 5-Volt Supply circuit.
- Perform the PCM Verification Test. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
- (F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
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- Measure the resistance between the (F855) 5-Volt Supply circuit and the (K900) Sensor Ground circuit in the Manifold Tune Valve Assembly harness connector.
Is the resistance above 100 ohms?
Yes
- Go to step 6
No
- Repair the short between the (F855) 5-Volt Supply circuit and the (K900) Sensor Ground circuit.
- Perform the PCM Verification Test. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
- Measure the resistance between the (F855) 5-Volt Supply circuit and the (K900) Sensor Ground circuit in the Manifold Tune Valve Assembly harness connector.
- (F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
CAUTION: Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals, resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install Miller Special Tool #8815 to perform diagnosis.
- Measure the resistance of the (F855) 5-Volt Supply circuit between the Manifold Tune Valve Assembly harness connector and the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Yes
- Go to step 11
No
- Repair the excessive resistance in the (F855) 5-Volt Supply circuit.
- Perform the PCM Verification Test. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
- Measure the resistance of the (F855) 5-Volt Supply circuit between the Manifold Tune Valve Assembly harness connector and the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.
- (K234) MTV SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) harness connector.
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (K234) MTV Signal circuit in the Manifold Tune Valve Assembly harness connector.
Is the resistance above 100 ohms?
Yes
- Go to step 8
No
- Repair the short to ground in the (K234) MTV Signal circuit.
- Perform the PCM Verification Test. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
- (K234) MTV SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
- Measure the resistance between the (K234) MTV Signal circuit and the (K900) Sensor Ground circuit in the Manifold Tune Valve Assembly harness connector.
Is the resistance above 100 ohms?
Yes
- Go to step 9
No
- Repair the short between the (K234) MTV Signal circuit and the (K900) Sensor Ground circuit.
- Perform the PCM Verification Test. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
- Measure the resistance between the (K234) MTV Signal circuit and the (K900) Sensor Ground circuit in the Manifold Tune Valve Assembly harness connector.
- (K234) MTV SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
CAUTION: Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals, resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install Miller Special Tool #8815 to perform diagnosis.
- Measure the resistance of the (K234) MTV Signal circuit between the Manifold Tune Valve Assembly harness connector and the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Yes
- Go to step 10
No
- Repair the excessive resistance in the (K234) MTV Signal circuit.
- Perform the PCM Verification Test. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
- Measure the resistance of the (K234) MTV Signal circuit between the Manifold Tune Valve Assembly harness connector and the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.
- (K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
- Measure the resistance of the (K900) Sensor Ground circuit between the Manifold Tune Valve Assembly harness connector and the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Yes
- Go to step 11
No
- Repair the excessive resistance in the (K900) Sensor Ground circuit.
- Perform the PCM Verification Test. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
- Measure the resistance of the (K900) Sensor Ground circuit between the Manifold Tune Valve Assembly harness connector and the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.
- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
- Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Manifold Tune Valve Assembly and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
- Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
- Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
- Monitor the scan tool data relative to this circuit and wiggle test the wiring and connectors.
- Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.
- Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the PCM Verification Test. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
No
- Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the PCM Verification Test. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .