Diagnostic Test

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CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. If possible, allow the vehicle to sit with the ignition off in an environment where the temperature will allow the oil temperature to cool down below the engine start model predicted temperature.
3. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating conditions.
4. 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 FOR OTHER DTCS
1. Refer to the recorded DTCs.
  Are there any other Engine Oil Temperature Sensor DTCs active or pending?
  
  Yes
  - Perform the applicable diagnostic procedure(s). Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .
  No
  - Go To 3
CHECK THE ENGINE OIL FOR PROPER LEVEL AND CONDITION
1. The following conditions must be checked:
  - LOW ENGINE OIL
  - ENGINE OIL MEETS OEM SPECIFICATION
  - ENGINE MECHANICAL TOLERANCES OUT OF SPECIFICATION
  - ENGINE OIL PRESSURE OUT OF SPECIFICATION
  - DETERIORATED OR DIRTY OIL
  - ENGINE OIL CONTAMINATED (i.e., coolant and/or fuel)
  - COOLING SYSTEM NOT OPERATING TO SPECIFICATION
  Were any of the above conditions found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 4
CHECK THE (G24) EOT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR HIGH RESISTANCE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Engine Oil Temperature Sensor harness connector.
3. Disconnect the PCM C2 harness connector.
  CAUTION:
  Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install the GPEC Diagnostic Adaptor to perform the diagnosis.
4. Connect the (special tool #10436, Adapter, GPEC Diagnostic).
5. Measure the resistance of the (G24) Engine Oil Temp Signal circuit between the Engine Oil Temperature Sensor harness connector and the GPEC Adaptor.
  Is the resistance below 3.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5
  No
  - Repair the (G24) Engine Oil Temperature Signal circuit for high resistance.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK THE (K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR HIGH RESISTANCE
1. Measure the resistance of the (K900) Sensor ground circuit between the Engine Oil Temp Sensor harness connector and the GPEC Adaptor.
  Is the resistance below 3.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 6
  No
  - Repair the (K900) Sensor Ground circuit for high resistance.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
REPLACE THE EOT SENSOR AND RETEST FOR DTC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Replace the Engine Oil Temperature Sensor if no problems were found with the connectors. Refer to SENSOR, OIL TEMPERATURE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
3. Reconnect the harness connectors.
4. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
5. Start the engine and test drive the vehicle until the engine reaches operating temperature.
6. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Did the DTC return?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 7
  No
  - Replacing the EOT Sensor repaired the fault.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
NOTE:
The Barometric Pressure Sensor is internal to the PCM.
1. Perform any Service Bulletins that apply.
2. Disconnect all PCM harness connectors.
3. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
4. Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
5. 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.
6. Connect all PCM harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
7. Connect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
8. Connect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
9. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
10. Test drive or operate the vehicle in accordance with the when monitored and set conditions.
11. 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.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .