Diagnostic Test
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- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.
Is the DTC active or pending?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT DTC .
- CHECK FOR OTHER DTCS
- Refer to the recorded DTCs.
Are there any Fuel Quantity, Fuel Rail Pressure, EGR, Crankshaft Position, or Camshaft Position DTCs active or pending?
Yes
- Repair as necessary in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .
No
- Go To 3
- Refer to the recorded DTCs.
- CHECKING ENGINE FOR A KNOCK
- Start the engine and let idle for one minute then operate engine under conditions in which complaint(s) occur.
- Listen for an engine knock.
Is there a knock present?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Replace the Fuel Injector. Refer to INJECTOR(S), FUEL, REMOVAL . If this DTC was accompanied by a Crankcase Pressure Sensor DTC, damage to the cylinder may have occurred.
- Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE FUEL INJECTOR FOR A LEAK
- Continue to run the engine at idle. Using the scan tool, perform the Injector Kill Test for the cylinder in question.
Does the knock go away?
Yes
- Replace the Fuel Injector. Refer to INJECTOR(S), FUEL, REMOVAL . If this DTC was accompanied by a Crankcase Pressure Sensor DTC, damage to the cylinder may have occurred.
- Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Diagnose the engine for a mechanical failure.
- Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
- Continue to run the engine at idle. Using the scan tool, perform the Injector Kill Test for the cylinder in question.