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Diagnostic Test

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  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. Test drive the vehicle.
    3. With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.

      Is the DTC active or pending?

      Yes 

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      No 

  2. CHECK THE (K137) BOOST PRESSURE CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Wastegate Solenoid harness connector.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. Measure the voltage on the (K137) Boost Pressure Control circuit in the Wastegate Solenoid harness connector.

      Is the voltage above 3.0 volts?

      Yes 

      No 

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  3. WASTEGATE SOLENOID 
    1. Reconnect the Wastegate Solenoid harness connector.
    2. Turn the ignition on.
    3. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
    4. Turn the ignition off.
    5. Disconnect the Wastegate Solenoid harness connector.
    6. Connect a jumper between ground and the (K137) Boost Pressure Control circuit at the Wastegate Solenoid harness connector.
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to spread the terminals.

    7. Turn the ignition on.
    8. With the scan tool, actuate the Wastegate Solenoid on and off.
    9. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
      NOTE:

      The scan tool should display the P0245-TURBOCHARGER WASTEGATE CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW DTC as active or pending with the jumper connected.

      Does the scan tool display the DTC as described above?

      Yes 

      No 

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  4. CHECK RELATED PCM AND COMPONENT CONNECTIONS 
    1. Perform any Service Bulletins that apply.
    2. Disconnect all PCM harness connectors.
    3. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
    4. Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
    5. Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
      • Proper connector installation.
      • Damaged connector locks.
      • Corrosion.
      • Other signs of water intrusion.
      • Weather seal damage (if equipped).
      • Bent terminals.
      • Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
      • Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
      • Check for spread terminals and verify proper terminal tension.

      Repair any conditions that are found.

    6. Reconnect all PCM harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    7. Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    8. Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    9. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
    10. Test drive or operate the vehicle in accordance with the when monitored and set conditions.
    11. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Is the DTC active or pending?

      Yes 

      No