Diagnostic Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2003 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Perform diagnostic system check - engine controls. See DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE CONTROLS under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. After performing diagnostic system check - engine controls, go to next step.
- Observe the Freeze Frame/Failure Records for this DTC. Turn ignition switch to OFF position for 30 seconds. Start the engine. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions For Running Test. See CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING TEST . You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records. Does the DTC fail this ignition? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .
- Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect the Air Conditioning (A/C) pressure sensor. Turn ignition switch to RUN position, engine OFF. Measure the voltage from the A/C pressure sensor 5-volt reference circuit to a good ground using a DMM. Is the voltage 4.8-5.2 volts? If yes, go to step 9. If no, go to next step.
- Is the voltage measured in the previous step more than 5.2 volts? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step 8.
- Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) harness connectors. Turn ignition switch to RUN position, engine OFF. Measure the voltage from the 5-volt reference circuit of the A/C pressure sensor to a good ground using a DMM. Is the voltage more than zero volts? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step 7.
- Test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step 11.
- Test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to any other circuit within the harness to the PCM. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step 11. If no, go to step 10.
- Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Disconnect the PCM harness connectors. Test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to ground or a short to any other circuit within the harness to the PCM. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step 11. If no, go to step 10.
- Replace the A/C pressure sensor. After repair, go to step 11.
- Replace PCM. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE in appropriate REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article. Perform PCM relearn procedure. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE under PROGRAMMING. After replacing PCM, go to next step.
- Using scan tool, clear DTCs. Turn ignition switch to OFF position for 30 seconds. Start the engine. Operate vehicle within Conditions For Running Test. See CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING TEST . Did the DTC fail this ignition? If yes, go to step 2. If no, go to next step.
- Using the scan tool, observe the stored information in CAPTURE INFO. Does scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? If yes, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . If no, system is okay at this time.