Diagnostic Test

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ACTIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)
NOTE: Diagnose any Misfire DTCs before continuing.
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With a scan tool, read the DTCs.
  Is the DTC active at this time?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 2
  No
  - Perform the CHECKING FOR AN INTERMITTENT DTC diagnostic procedure. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
CHECKING PCM CONTROL SIDE OF THE MDS SOLENOID (C101)
NOTE: The DTC must not be active for the actuator test to operate properly, clear all DTC before continuing.

Fig 1: CHECKING PCM CONTROL SIDE OF MDS SOLENOID
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the C101 harness connector.
3. Using a 12-volt test light, jumper from the (Z904) Ground circuit and the (K453) MDS Solenoid No. 6 Control circuit in the C101 harness connector (PCM side).
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. Using the scan tool, actuate the MDS Solenoid No. 6.
  Does the 12-volt test light flash on and off?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 3
  No
  - Go to step 4

MDS SOLENOID RESISTANCE

Turn the ignition off.

Measure the resistance between the (Z904) Ground circuit and the (K453) MDS Solenoid No. 6 Control circuit in the C101 harness connector (MDS side).

NOTE: It is important to follow the below temp/resistance values to ensure an accurate reading.

MDS SOLENOID RESISTANCE
TEMPERATURE VALUE	RESISTANCE - MINIMUM	RESISTANCE - MAXIMUM
-18° C (0° F)	7.22 Ω	8.12 Ω
0° C (32° F)	7.92 Ω	8.82 Ω
20° C (68° F)	8.72 Ω	9.62 Ω
38° C (100° F)	9.42 Ω	10.32 Ω
66° C (150° F)	10.62 Ω	11.52 Ω
93° C (200° F)	11.82 Ω	12.72 Ω
121° C (250° F)	12.82 Ω	13.72 Ω
149° C (300° F)	14.02 Ω	14.92 Ω

Is the resistance within an acceptable range?

Yes

Go to step 7

Visually and Physically inspect the wiring harness between the C101 connector and the MDS Solenoid connector. Repair as necessary. If OK, replace the MDS Solenoid in accordance with the Service Information.

(Z904) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN (PCM SIDE)
NOTE: The DTC must not be active for the actuator test to operate properly, clear all DTC before continuing.

Fig 2: CHECKING GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN (PCM SIDE)
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (Z904) Ground circuit in the C101 harness connector (PCM side).
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 5
  No
  - Repair the open in the (Z904) Ground circuit.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
(K453) MDS SOLENOID NO. 6 CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND (PCM SIDE)

Fig 3: CHECKING MDS SOLENOID NO. 6 CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND (PCM SIDE)
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (K453) MDS Solenoid No. 6 Control circuit in the C101 harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 100 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the short to ground in the (K453) MDS Solenoid No. 6 Control circuit between the PCM harness connector and the C101 harness connector.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 6
(K453) MDS SOLENOID NO. 6 CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN (PCM SIDE)

Fig 4: CHECKING MDS SOLENOID NO. 6 CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN (PCM SIDE)
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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 the PCM Pinout Box 8815 to perform diagnosis.
1. Measure the resistance of the (K453) MDS Solenoid No. 6 Control circuit from the C101 harness connector to the appropriate terminal of PCM Pinout Box 8815.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the service information.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Repair the open in the (K453) MDS Solenoid No. 6 Control circuit between the C101 harness connector and the PCM harness connector.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
MDS SOLENOID 6

Fig 5: View Of MDS Solenoids
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Remove the Intake Manifold in accordance with the service information.
3. Reconnect the PCM harness connector.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. With the scan tool actuate the MDS Solenoid 6.
  Can you feel and hear the Solenoid Actuating?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 8
  No
  - Remove the Solenoid (1) and check for any debris that may be blocking the oil passages (3) to the Solenoid. If the passages are clogged, clean the passages and replace the MDS Solenoid 6. If the passages are not clogged with debris, replace the MDS Solenoid 6.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
OIL PASSAGES RESTRICTED
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Remove both Solenoids on Bank 2 of the engine block.
3. Remove the Bank 2 Cylinder Head in accordance with the service information.
4. Remove the Lifters from the right engine bank.
5. Inspect the oil passages to the Solenoids and from the Solenoids to the lifters.
  Are the passages blocked?
  
  Yes
  - Clean the oil passages as necessary. If the entire engine is restricted disassembly of the entire engine block may be necessary.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Replace both sets of lifters if no other possible causes remain.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .