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Diagnostic Test

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  1. DTC IS ACTIVE 
    1. Diagnose and repair any other active component or circuit DTCs before continuing with this procedure.
    2. Turn the ignition on.
    3. With the scan tool, select View DTCs. Copy DTC and Freeze Frame information.
    4. 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 can result in possible serious or fatal injury.

      NOTE:

      Attempt to operate the vehicle under conditions similar to which the DTC was set.

      NOTE:

      It may be necessary to test drive the vehicle within the DTC monitoring conditions in order for this DTC to set.

    5. With a scan tool, select View DTCs.

      Is the status Active for this DTC?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2.

      No 

      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure.
  2. DIAGNOSTIC INSPECTION 
    NOTE:

    Anything that affects the speed of the crankshaft can cause this DTC to set. When a misfire is detected, the PCM will shut down the injector control circuit for the misfiring cylinder. Misfire may occur and may not be caused by component failure. Any of the following conditions can cause a misfire.

    Inspect the engine for any of the following conditions:

    • Worn serpentine belt
    • Misalignment or binding water pump, P/S pump or A/C compressor pulleys
    • Improper CKP, CMP, or MAP Sensor mounting.
    • Poor connector/terminal to component connection for CKP sensor, CMP sensor, MAP sensor, throttle body, fuel injector, ignition coil, etc.
    • Corroded PCM power or ground circuits.
    • Vacuum leaks.
    • Restriction in the air induction or exhaust system.
    • Internal engine component malfunction.
    • Moisture on ignition system components
    • Insufficient fuel
    • Low quality fuel
    • Manual transmission bog
    • Towing overload

    Were any problems found?

    Yes 

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

    No 

    • Go To  3.
  3. CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM 
    1. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the diagnostic procedures for FUEL PRESSURE LEAK DOWN and FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM OUTPUT - FLOW TEST.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

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

      No 

      • Go To  4.
  4. CHECKING THE IGNITION COIL OPERATION 
    1. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the diagnostic procedure for CHECKING THE IGNITION COIL OPERATION.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

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

      No 

      • Go To  5.
  5. CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OPERATION 
    1. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the diagnostic procedure for CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OPERATION.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

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

      No 

      • Go To  6.
  6. CHECKING THE MAP SENSOR OPERATION 
    1. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the diagnostic procedure for CHECKING THE MAP SENSOR OPERATION.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

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

      No 

      • Go To  7.
  7. CHECKING THE OXYGEN SENSOR OPERATION 
    1. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the diagnostic procedure for CHECKING THE OXYGEN SENSOR OPERATION.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

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

      No 

      • Go To  8.
  8. CHECKING THE ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM 
    1. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the diagnostic procedure for CHECKING THE ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

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

      No 

      • Go To  9.
  9. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) 
    1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors relative to the components tested in this procedure.
    2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
    3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
    4. Monitor the scan tool data relative to the components tested in this procedure and wiggle test the wiring and connectors.
    5. Look for the data to change or for a DTC to set during the wiggle test.
    6. 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.

      No 

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