Pinpoint Test I: The Tachometer Is Inoperative
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- I1 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE PCM KOEO SELF-TEST
- Check the recorded PCM DTCs from the Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO) self-test.
- Are any DTCs recorded?
- Yes : REFER to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : GO to I2.
- I2 CARRY OUT THE TACHOMETER ACTIVE COMMAND USING THE SCAN TOOL
- Ignition ON.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: IPC DataLogger.
- Select the IPC tachometer (TACH_IND) active command. Command the tachometer on and off while monitoring the tachometer.
- Does the tachometer begin at 0 rpm, increase to 7, 000 rpm then return to 0 rpm?
- Yes : GO to I3.
- No : INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
- I3 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE IPC SELF-TEST
- Check for recorded IPC DTCs from the self-test.
- Are any DTCs recorded?
- Yes
: For DTC U0100:00, GO to PINPOINT TEST AT .
For all other DTCs, REFER to DTC CHARTS .
- No : INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS . TEST the system for normal operation.