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 3.0L, 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, 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 75.0 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.
  NOTE:
  It maybe necessary to test drive the vehicle and allow cam phasing to occur in order to reset the fault.
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 DTC .
CHECK FOR OTHER DTCS
1. Refer to the recorded DTCs.
  Are the P0340 or P0344 DTCs present?
  
  Yes
  - Perform the applicable diagnostic procedure(s) before continuing with this test procedure. Refer to DTC INDEX (1 OF 2) and/or DTC INDEX (2 OF 2) .
  No
  - Go To 4
CHECK THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CMP) WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTORS FOR DAMAGE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Visually inspect the related wire harness. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
3. Visually inspect the related wire harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
4. Make sure the Camshaft Position Sensor is properly installed and the mounting bolt(s) are torqued to their proper specification.
  Were any of the above conditions present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 3.0L, POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 5
REPLACE THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CMP) AND RETEST FOR DTCS
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Replace the Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) Sensor in accordance with the Service Information.
3. Connect all disconnected harness connectors.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. With the scan tool, erase all DTCs.
6. Turn the ignition off for a minimum of 75.0 seconds.
7. Turn the ignition on.
8. Using the When Monitored and Set Conditions above and recorded data, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
9. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Did the DTC return?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 6
  No
  - Replacing the faulty CMP Sensor repaired the fault.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 3.0L, POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK RELATED PCM AND COMPONENT CONNECTIONS
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. Reconnect all PCM harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
7. Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
8. Reconnect 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 3.0L, POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - The wiring or poor connection problem has been repaired.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 3.0L, POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .