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Diagnostic Test

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  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Is the DTC active?

      Yes 

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      No 

  2. ASD RELAY 
    1. Install a known good relay.
    2. Turn the ignition on.
    3. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Is the DTC active?

      Yes 

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      No 

  3. CHECK THE (K51) ASD RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Remove the ASD Relay.
    3. Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
    4. Check for continuity between ground and the (K51) ASD Relay Control circuit at the relay.

      Is there continuity between ground and the (K51) ASD Relay Control circuit?

      Yes 

      No 

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  4. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) 
    1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the ASD Relay 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. Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the ASD Relay and Powertrain Control Module connectors.
    4. Perform any Service Bulletins that may apply.

      Were there any problems found?

      Yes 

      No