Circuit/System Testing

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Crank the engine for up to 30 seconds.
Observe the vehicle DTC information with a scan tool.
- If any of the following DTCs are set, diagnose these DTCs first: DTC P0117, P0118, P0122, P0123, P0201-P0208, P0222, P0223, P0335, P0336, P0351-P0358, P0562, P0563, P0601-P0604, P0606, P0607, P062F, P0633, P0685, P0690, P1631, P1682, or P2610. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle .
With the ignition ON and the engine OFF, test the fuses that are supplied ignition 1 voltage by the powertrain relay. The test lamp should illuminate ON for each test point of the fuses.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate ON for at least one test point of each fuse, refer to DTC P0685, P0689, or P0690 .
Crank the engine for 15 seconds. Observe the engine speed parameter with a scan tool.
- If engine RPM is not indicated, refer to DTC P0335 .
Install a spark plug tester onto one ignition module/coil assembly on each bank of the engine.
Observe both spark plug testers.

NOTE: An erratic or weak spark is considered a no spark condition.

Crank the engine for 15 seconds. The ignition coil secondary voltage should be observed across the gap of both spark plug testers.
- If the ignition coil secondary voltage is not observed, is inconsistent, or weak on either spark plug tester, refer to Electronic Ignition System Diagnosis .
With the ignition ON and the engine OFF, command the fuel pump ON and OFF with the scan tool. The fuel pump should energize when commanded ON, and de-energize when commanded OFF.
- If the fuel pump does not turn ON and OFF, refer to Fuel System Diagnosis (w/o FPCM) or Fuel System Diagnosis (w/FPCM) .
Turn OFF the ignition.
Install the J 34730-1A Fuel Pressure Gage. With the ignition ON and the engine OFF, command the fuel pump ON several times with the scan tool. Refer to Fuel System Diagnosis (w/o FPCM) or Fuel System Diagnosis (w/FPCM) for the fuel pressure specification.
Inspect for the following conditions:
- Compare the actual engine coolant temperature to the ECT parameter.
- Filter and air intake system for restrictions and obstructions
- Test the fuel for contamination-Refer to Alcohol/Contaminants-in-Fuel Diagnosis (without Special Tool) or Alcohol/Contaminants-in-Fuel Diagnosis (with Special Tool) .
- Inspect the spark plugs-Refer to Spark Plug Inspection .
- Test the exhaust system for restrictions-Refer to Restricted Exhaust .
- Engine mechanical conditions, such as worn timing chain, sprocket gears, low compression, etc.-Refer to Symptoms - Engine Mechanical .