Diagnostic Test

ACTIVE DTC
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
  - Go to step 9
IGNITION COIL OPERATION
NOTE: This test must be repeated for the adjacent ignition wire.
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the ignition wire from the spark plug.
  NOTE: Before continuing, inspect the ignition wire for damage, or carbon tracking coil or the spark plug insulator boot. If a problem is found, replace the ignition wire.
3. Install a spark tester to the ignition wire.
4. While cranking the engine observe the spark coming from the spark tester.
  NOTE: A crisp blue spark that is able to jumper the gap of the spark tester should be generated.
  
  Is a good spark generated?
  
  Yes
  - Make sure the cylinder is operating properly. If OK, replace the Spark Plug.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 3
IGNITION WIRE
NOTE: This test must be repeated for the adjacent ignition wire.
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Remove the ignition wire.
3. Measure the resistance of the ignition wire.
  Is the resistance below 10K Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 4
  No
  - Replace the Ignition Wire.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
(K344) ASD RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT

Fig 1: Checking ASD Relay Output Circuit
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Ignition Coil harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, actuate the ASD Relay.
5. 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
  - Go to step 5
  No
  - Repair the (K344) ASD Relay Output circuit.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
IGNITION COIL

Fig 2: Checking Coil Control Circuit
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Ignition Coil harness connector.
3. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (K17) Coil Control No. 2 circuit.
4. Crank the engine for five second while observing the test light.
  Does the test light blink/flicker?
  
  Yes
  
  Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  
  No
  - Go to step 6
(K17) COIL CONTROL NO. 2 CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 3: Checking Coil Control Circuit
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Ignition Coil harness connector.
3. Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
  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 PCM Pinout Box 8815 to perform diagnosis.
4. Measure the resistance of the (K17) Coil Control No. 2 circuit between the Ignition Coil harness connector and the appropriate terminal of the PCM Pinout Box 8815.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 7
  No
  - Repair the (K17) Coil Control No. 2 circuit for an open.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
(K17) COIL CONTROL NO. 2 SHORTED TO GROUND

Fig 4: Checking Coil Control Circuit
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1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (K17) Coil Control No. 2 circuit in the Ignition Coil harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 100k Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (K17) Coil Control No. 2 circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 8
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
1. Before continuing, check the PCM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Repair as necessary.
  Repair
  - Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
SPARK PLUG
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Remove the Spark Plug.
3. Inspect the Spark Plug for the following conditions:
- Cracks
- Carbon tracking
- Foreign material
- Gap size out of specifications
- Loose or broken electrode