Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Sierra and 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
Perform the Circuit/System Verification first.
- Ignition OFF, open the hood to disable the Auto-Stop function. Refer to Hybrid Modes of Operation Description .
- Ignition ON, verify the scan tool hood position parameter displays Open.
- If the hood position does not display Open, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle for DTC P254F.
- Engine running, monitor the Cylinder 1-8 IC Circuit Status parameters with a scan tool.
- If a short to GND or Open status test displays FAULT, test for an open/high resistance ore short to ground on the affected IC circuit terminal C.
- If a short to volts status test displays FAULT, test for a short to voltage on the affected IC circuit terminal C.
- Exchange the affected ignition coil/module with the ignition coil/module of a cylinder that is not affected.
- Start and run the engine. With a scan tool, monitor the IC circuit parameters and the misfire current counters.
- If the circuit status fault identified or the misfire transfers with the ignition coil/module, replace the ignition coil/module assembly.
- If the circuit status fault identified or the misfire does not transfer with the ignition coil/module, replace the ECM.
IMPORTANT:
A high resistance on any IC circuit can cause a misfire condition before DTCs P0351-P0358 set.