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Diagnostic Test

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  1. ACTIVE DTC 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool select View DTCs.
    3. Record the related Freeze Frame data.
    4. With the scan tool clear DTCs.
    5. Start the engine and allow it to reach 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 may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

    6. With the scan tool select View DTCs.
      NOTE:

      If the DTC does not reset it may be necessary to test drive the vehicle.

      Is the DTC Active at this time?

      Yes, non VCT vehicles 

      • Go To  3.

      Yes, vehicles with VCT 

      • Go To  2.

      No 

      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure.
  2. CAMSHAFT POSITION SOLENOID CLEANING 
    1. With the scan tool perform the Exhaust Phaser 1 Cleaning function.

      Did the DTC reset?

      Yes 

      • Go To  3.

      No 

      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure.
  3. CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT WIRING OR CONNECTORS 
    1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Camshaft Position Sensor and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
    2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires.
    3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
    4. Inspect the Camshaft Position Sensor for conditions such as loose mounting screws, damage or cracks.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      • Repair as necessary.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST.

      No 

      • Go To  4.
  4. CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT WIRING OR CONNECTORS 
    1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the CKP sensor and the PCM.
    2. Verify there is good pin to terminal contact in the CKP sensor and PCM connectors.
    3. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires.
    4. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
    5. Inspect the CKP sensor for conditions such as loose mounting screws, damage or cracks.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      • Repair as necessary.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST.

      No 

      • Go To  5.
  5. CRANKSHAFT, TONE WHEEL OR FLEX PLATE 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Remove the Crankshaft Position Sensor.
    3. Inspect the Crankshaft Position Sensor and mounting area for any condition that would result in an incorrect signal, such as damage, evidence of foreign material or excessive movement.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      • Repair as necessary in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST.

      No 

      • Go To  5.
  6. CAMSHAFT, TONE WHEEL OR PULSE RING 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Remove the Camshaft Position Sensor.
    3. Inspect the Camshaft Position Sensor and mounting area for any condition that would result in an incorrect signal, such as damage, evidence of foreign material or excessive movement.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      • Repair as necessary in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST.

      No 

      • Go To  7.
  7. TIMING CHAIN AND SPROCKET MISALIGNMENT 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Verify proper timing chain and sprocket alignment in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to CHAIN AND SPROCKETS, TIMING, INSTALLATION .

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      • Repair as necessary in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST.

      No 

      • Go To  8.
  8. CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR IRREGULAR SIGNAL 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Install any previously removed components. Connect all connectors.
    3. Using a lab scope and an appropriate terminal probing tool, backprobe the (K44) CMP Signal circuit in the Camshaft Position Sensor harness connector.
    4. Turn the ignition on.
    5. Wiggle the related wire harness and lightly tap on the Camshaft Position Sensor while monitoring the lab scope screen.
    6. Start the engine.
      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 may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

    7. Monitor the Camshaft Position Sensor signal on the lab scope screen.

      Were any Camshaft Position Sensor signals irregular or missing?

      Yes 

      • Go To  10.

      No 

      • Go To  9.
  9. CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR IRREGULAR SIGNAL 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Using a lab scope and an appropriate terminal probing tool, backprobe the (K24) CKP Signal circuit in the Crankshaft Position Sensor harness connector.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. Wiggle the related wire harness and lightly tap on the Crankshaft Position Sensor while monitoring the lab scope screen.
    5. Start the engine.
      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 may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

    6. Monitor the Crankshaft Position Sensor signal on the lab scope screen.

      Were any Crankshaft Position Sensor signals irregular or missing?

      Yes 

      • Go To  11.

      No 

      • Go To  12.
  10. CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 
    1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Camshaft Position Sensor and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
    2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires.
    3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      • Repair as necessary.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST.

      No 

  11. CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 
    1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Crankshaft Position Sensor and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
    2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires.
    3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      • Repair as necessary.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST.

      No 

  12. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) 
    1. Ignition on, engine not running.
    2. With the scan tool clear DTCs.
    3. Start the engine.
      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 may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

    4. Monitor the scan tool data relative to this circuit and wiggle test the wiring and connectors.
    5. Turn the ignition off.
    6. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Camshaft Position Sensor and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and between the Camshaft Position Sensor and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
    7. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires.
    8. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals. Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the Sensor and Control Module connectors.
    9. Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.
    10. Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      • Repair as necessary.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST.

      No 

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