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Test Procedure

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  1. AW1 PRELIMINARY DIAGNOSIS FOR DTC P2199 
    • Retrieve and record all DTCs.
    • Record the freeze frame data.

    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 the condition. CHECK for
    a loose connection, and damaged or corroded terminals. WIGGLE the harness attempting to recreate the fault. REPAIR as necessary. REFER to SYMPTOM CHARTS - 6.0L DIESEL if a driveability concern exists.
  2. AW2 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2199 
    • Possible causes:
      • IAT sensor
      • IAT2 sensor
      • PCM
    • Key OFF.
    • Cold soak the vehicle overnight.
    • Connect the diagnostic tool.
    • Key ON, engine OFF.
    • Access the IAT and IAT2 PIDs.

    Are both temperature readings within 10°F of ambient temperature? 

    Yes No
    GO to  AW3. INSTALL a new sensor for the one that is not within range. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  3. AW3 CHECK KOER IAT AND IAT 2 VALUES 
    • Key ON, engine running.
    • Access the IAT and IAT2 PIDs.

    Are the sensor values within 40°C (104°F) of each other? 

    Yes No
    UNABLE to duplicate the concern. Cold soak the vehicle overnight and REPEAT the self-test. If no concern is present, INSTALL a new PCM.
    CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
    INSTALL a new IAT sensor. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.