Diagnostic Test

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CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. 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 CONDITION .
CHECK THE ABILITY OF THE PCM TO READ THE ECT SENSOR SIGNAL
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the IAT Sensor harness connector and inspect for conditions that could cause poor terminal contact or voltage leak to other circuits.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  NOTE:
  The P0118-ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH DTC should be active or pending with the connector unplugged.
  
  Does the scan tool display as described above?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor if no problems were found with the connector. Refer to SENSOR, COOLANT TEMPERATURE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3
CHECK THE (K2) ECT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO THE (K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the PCM C2 harness connector.
3. Check for continuity between the (K900) Sensor ground circuit and the (K2) ECT Signal circuit in the ECT Sensor harness connector.
  Is there continuity between the (K900) Sensor ground circuit and the (K2) ECT Signal circuit?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the short to between the (K900) Sensor ground circuit and the (K2) ECT Signal circuit.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 4
CHECK THE (K2) ECT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1. Check for continuity between ground and the (K2) ECT Signal circuit in the ECT Sensor harness connector.
  Is there continuity between ground and the (K2) ECT Signal circuit?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (K2) ECT Signal circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 5
CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
1. Disconnect all PCM harness connectors.
2. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
3. Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
4. Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
  - Proper connector installation.
  - Damaged connector locks.
  - Corrosion.
  - Other signs of water intrusion.
  - Weather seal damage (if equipped).
  - Bent terminals.
  - Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
  - Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
  - Check for spread terminals and verify proper terminal tension.
  Repair any conditions that are found.
5. Connect all PCM harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
6. Connect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
7. Connect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
8. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
9. Test drive or operate the vehicle in accordance with the when monitored and set conditions.
10. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Did the DTC return?
  
  Yes
  - Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL (PCM), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Repair the poor connections.