Diagnostic Test

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CHECK FOR ANY SERVICE BULLETINS OR PCM SOFTWARE UPDATES
1. Check for any applicable Service Bulletins or Flash updates related to the DTC.
  Are there any applicable Service Bulletins or Flash updates?
  
  Yes
  - Perform the applicable repair.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 2
READ AND RECORD DTCS AND ENVIRONMENTAL DATA - ERASE DTCS AND CHECK FOR THE DTC TO RETURN
1. With the scan tool, read DTCs in all Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and record on the repair order.
2. For future reference, with the scan tool, run and save a vehicle Scan Report and all related recorded data.
3. With the scan tool, erase all DTCs.
4. Turn the ignition off for a minimum of 10.0 seconds.
5. Turn the ignition on.
6. Using the When Monitored and Set Conditions above and recorded data, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
7. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Did the DTC return?

Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
CHECK FOR AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO CYLINDER HEAD LEAK AT A SPECIFIC CYLINDER ON BANK 2
NOTE:
If you are able to determine which cylinder is causing the issue perform the following diagnostics focusing on the suspect cylinder.
1. Check the Exhaust Manifold to cylinder head mounting surface for signs of an exhaust leak.
2. Perform the CHECKING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR LEAKS test procedure. Refer to CHECKING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR LEAKS .
  Were any issues found?
  
  Yes
  - Perform the appropriate repairs.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 4
CHECK FOR AN INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAK AT A SPECIFIC CYLINDER ON BANK 2
1. Check for any of the following conditions, but not limited to:
  - Intake manifold seals leaking at a specific cylinder.
  - Intake plenum leak at a specific cylinder.
  - Warped/cracked Intake Manifold or plenum.
  - Vacuum leak at a Fuel Injector O-Rings.
  Were any issues found?
  
  Yes
  - Perform the appropriate repairs.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 5
CHECK FOR FUEL INJECTOR ISSUES AT A SPECIFIC CYLINDER ON BANK 2
1. Check for any of the following conditions, but not limited to:
  - Verify correct voltage supply at each Fuel Injector.
  - Verify correct control circuit operation at each Fuel Injector.
  - Verify correct Fuel Injector operation (spray pattern).
  Were any issues found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 6
CHECK THE CYLINDERS ON BANK 2 FOR LOW COMPRESSION AND IGNITION SYSTEM ISSUES
1. Perform a cylinder compression and/or cylinder leak down test on each cylinder on bank 2. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .
2. Check the ignition system for any of the following conditions, but not limited to:
  - Verify correct voltage supply at each Ignition Coil.
  - Verify correct control circuit operation at each Ignition Coil.
  - Verify that the Spark Plugs are matching and are equivalent to OEM specifications.
  - Verify correct Spark Plug gap.
  - Visually inspect the Ignition Coils and Spark Plugs for signs of carbon tracking.
  - Visually inspect the Ignition Coils for signs of damage.
  Were any issues found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 7
CLEAN THE VALVE TRAIN AND COMBUSTION CHAMBERS
1. Using the Mopar Combustion cleaner, de-carbon the engine.
2. After driving and clearing the combustion cleaner from the engine, erase any DTCs with the scan tool.
3. Test drive the vehicle in accordance with the when monitored conditions.
4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Is the DTC active or pending?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 8
  No
  - Cleaning the combustions chambers repaired the fault.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK FOR VALVETRAIN AND MULTIPLE DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) ISSUES
1. Check the valve train for any of the following conditions, but not limited to:
  - Verify correct operation of the MDS Control Valve Solenoids.
  - Verify correct operation of the Deactivating Roller Lifters.
  - Check for broken, worn or improperly installed valve springs.
  - Check for improperly installed Deactivating Roller Lifters.
  - Check for worn Camshaft lobes.
  - Check for broken, worn or damaged MDS control valve solenoid wiring.
  Were any issues found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 9
O2 SENSOR
1. Replace the Bank 1 Upstream O2 Sensor. Refer to SENSOR, OXYGEN, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
2. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
3. Test drive or operate the vehicle in accordance with the when monitored and set conditions.
4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Did the DTC return?
  
  Yes
  - Anything that can cause an air/fuel ratio imbalance in an individual cylinder will cause this DTC to set. Verify all of the items in this test and any other mechanical items that may cause this DTC to set. Also check for any Service Bulletins that may apply to this fault code.
  No
  - Repair is complete.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .