Diagnostic Procedures
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Isuzu Hombre. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Perform On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD-II) system check. See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC II (OBD-II) SYSTEM CHECK in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - INTRODUCTION article. After performing OBD-II system check, go to next step.
- Install Tech 2 scan tool. Turn ignition on, with engine off. Using scan tool, attempt to display ABS data. If ABS data can be displayed, go to next step. If ABS data cannot be displayed, go to step 4.
- Using scan tool, select CLEAR INFO or CLEAR DTCS function to clear DTCs. Review FREEZE FRAME data, and note parameters. Start engine and operate vehicle within conditions required for setting this DTC, and as close to conditions recorded in FREEZE FRAME as possible. If a misfire DTC set, go to step 5. If a misfire DTC did not set, go to step 9.
- Repair condition causing ABS data not to be displayed. See appropriate ANTI-LOCK article in BRAKES. After repairs, go to step 3.
- If DTC P1381 also set, go to next step. If DTC P1381 did not set, go to step 7.
- If ABS data can be displayed, go to step 8. If ABS data cannot be displayed, go to step 4.
- Repair condition causing misfire as necessary. After repair is completed, go to step 9.
- Replace PCM. Program replacement PCM using appropriate equipment. See PROGRAMMING . After replacing PCM, go to next step.
- Using scan tool, select CLEAR INFO or CLEAR DTCS function to clear DTCs. Start engine and allow it to idle. Ensure engine is at normal operating temperature. Operate vehicle within conditions required for setting this DTC. Select SPECIFIC DTC function, then enter DTC P1381. If scan tool indicates TEST RAN AND PASSED, go to next step. If scan tool does not indicate TEST RAN AND PASSED, repeat step 2.
- If any other DTCs are set, diagnose DTCs as necessary. If no other DTCs are set, no problem is indicated at this time.