Diagnostic Test
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- CHECK FOR OTHER DTCS
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Were there any fuel system or air handling sensor DTCs present?
Yes
- Perform the Diagnostics for those DTCs before continuing with this one.
No
- Go To 2
- CHECK THE RATIONALITY OF THE EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSORS
- Turn the ignition off for 10 minutes to allow the Exhaust Temperature Sensors to stabilize.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool check the temperature values of the Exhaust Temperature Sensors.
Are the Exhaust Temperature Sensors reading within 43°F of each other?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Replace the Exhaust Temperature Sensor that is out of range as compared to the others. Refer to SENSOR, EXHAUST TEMPERATURE, REMOVAL .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK FOR THE DOC/DPF CATALYST MISSING
- Visually inspect the aftertreatment exhaust system.
Is the DOC/DPF Catalyst installed on the vehicle?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Replace the DOC/DPF Catalyst in accordance with the service information. Refer to FILTER, DIESEL PARTICULATE, REMOVAL .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
- Visually inspect the aftertreatment exhaust system.
- CHECK FOR DAMAGE TO THE DOC/DPF CATALYST
- Separate the exhaust and inspect the DOC/DPF Catalyst for internal damage or signs of face plugging.
Was any internal damage found in the DOC/DPF Catalyst?
Yes
- Replace the aftertreatment DOC/DPF Catalyst in accordance with the service information. Refer to FILTER, DIESEL PARTICULATE, REMOVAL .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 1/3. Refer to SENSOR, EXHAUST TEMPERATURE, REMOVAL .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
- Separate the exhaust and inspect the DOC/DPF Catalyst for internal damage or signs of face plugging.