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Diagnostic Procedures

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  1. Perform ON-Board Diagnostic (OBD-II) System Check. See SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - INTRODUCTION article. Retrieve and record FREEZE FRAME and/or FAIL RECORDS data for each DTC set. Go to next step.
  2. Check exhaust system for corrosion, loose or missing hardware. Ensure HO2S is installed securely, and connector and harness are not contacting exhaust manifold or ignition wires. Check vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and proper routing. Check throttle body, intake manifold, and EGR valve for vacuum leaks. If high or unsteady idle condition exists check IAC. Check crankcase ventilation valve, spring and "O" ring for proper installation. Check for fuel contamination. Check for good VCM and sensor grounds. If any of these items require repair, go to step  8. If all items are okay, go to next step.
  3. Carefully connect a fuel pressure gauge to fuel rail. Turn ignition off for 10 seconds. Turn A/C off. Turn ignition on, engine off (fuel pump should run for about 2 seconds). Cycle ignition off and on until maximum pressure is obtained. Note fuel pressure while pump is running (pressure may vary slightly when pump stops). If pressure holds at 60-66 psi (4.2-4.6 kg/cm2 ), go to next step. If pressure is not as specified, go to step  11.
  4. Start and idle engine. If pressure drops 3-10 psi (0.2-0.7 kg/cm2 ), go to next step. If pressure does not drop as specified, go to step  11.
  5. Perform INJECTOR BALANCE TEST under FUEL SYSTEM in SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING article. If an injector problem is found, go to step  9. If injectors are okay, go to next step.
  6. Check for any EVAP system DTCs retrieved in step  1. See SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - INTRODUCTION article. If any undiagnosed EVAP system DTCs were displayed, diagnose affected DTCs. Repair EVAP system as necessary. After repair, go to next step. If no EVAP system DTCs were stored, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .
  7. Operate vehicle in closed loop mode while using scan tool to read LT and ST fuel trim values. LT fuel trim value should decrease to less than 158. ST fuel trim value should decrease to less than 180. If fuel trim values decrease as specified, go to step  10. If values do not decrease as specified, go to DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .
  8. Repair items found in step  2 as necessary. Operate vehicle in closed loop mode while using scan tool to read LT and ST fuel trim values. LT fuel trim value should decrease to less than 158, ST fuel trim value should decrease to less than 180. If fuel trim values decrease as specified, go to step  10. If values do not decrease as specified, go to step  3.
  9. Replace fuel injector(s) as necessary. Operate vehicle in closed loop mode while using scan tool to read LT and ST fuel trim values. LT fuel trim value should decrease to less than 158, ST fuel trim value should decrease to less than 180. If fuel trim values decrease as specified, go to next step. If values do not decrease as specified, go to step  6.
  10. DTC P0174 is intermittent. If any additional DTCs are set, diagnose affected DTCs. If no additional DTCs are set, go to next step.
  11. Lean condition does not exist. If driveability problem still exists, see TROUBLE SHOOTING - NO CODES article.
  12. Using scan tool, select DTC, CLEAR INFO function. Start engine and allow it to reach operating temperature. Using scan tool, select DTC, SPECIFIC function and enter DTC P0174. Operate vehicle within conditions required to set DTC. If scan tool displays RAN AND PASSED, go to next step. If scan tool does not display RAN AND PASSED, return to step  2.
  13. Using scan tool, select Read and Record INFO, REVIEW INFO function. If any undiagnosed DTCs are displayed, diagnose affected DTCs. If no DTCs are displayed, system is okay.