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Test Procedure

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  1. AW1 PRELIMINARY DIAGNOSIS FOR DTC P2199 
    • Connect the scan tool.
    • Retrieve and record all DTCs.

    IS DTC P2199 PRESENT? 

    Yes No
    For DTC P2199 with other DTCs present, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC SUBROUTINES - 6.0L DIESEL , DTC chart for appropriate diagnosis. For DTC P2199 only, Go to  AW2. UNABLE to duplicate concern. ROAD TEST the vehicle and RETEST the system.
  2. AW2 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2199 
    • Possible causes:
      • IAT sensor
      • IAT2 sensor
      • PCM
    • Key off.
    • Soak the engine overnight.
    • Connect the scan tool.
    • Key on, engine off.
    • Access IAT/IAT2 PIDS.

    ARE BOTH TEMPERATURE READINGS WITHIN 10 DEGREES OF AMBIENT TEMPERATURE? 

    Yes No
    Go to  AW3. INSTALL a new sensor for the one that is not within range. RESTORE the vehicle. CLEAR the DTCs and RETEST the system.
  3. AW3 CHECK KOER IAT AND IAT 2 VALUES 
    • Key on, engine running.
    • Access IAT/IAT2 PIDS.

    ARE THE SENSOR READINGS WITHIN 40°C (104°F) OF EACH OTHER? 

    Yes No
    UNABLE to duplicate concern. Soak the vehicle overnight and RETEST the system. If no concern is found, INSTALL a new PCM. RESTORE the vehicle. CLEAR the DTCs and RETEST the system. INSTALL a new IAT sensor. RESTORE the vehicle. CLEAR the DTCs and RETEST the system.