Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- READ AND RECORD DTCS AND ENVIRONMENTAL DATA - ERASE DTCS AND CHECK FOR THE DTC TO RETURN
- With the scan tool, read DTCs in all Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and record on the repair order.
- For future reference, run and save a vehicle Scan Report and all related recorded data.
- With the scan tool, erase all DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off for a minimum of 75.0 seconds.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Using the When Monitored and Set Conditions above and recorded data, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT DTC .
- CHECK THE ENGINE ACCESSORIES
- Visually inspect the engine accessories for damage, binding or dragging.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 3.0L, POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
- Visually inspect the engine accessories for damage, binding or dragging.
- CHECK FOR OTHER DTCS
- Refer to the recorded DTCs.
Are there any Transmission DTCs present involving the Torque Converter or lock up operation, or Intake Air System DTCs, or Fuel Delivery DTCs active or pending?
Yes
- Perform the applicable diagnostic procedure(s). Refer to DTC INDEX (1 OF 2) and/or DTC INDEX (2 OF 2) .
No
- Go To 4
- Refer to the recorded DTCs.
- CHECK THE INTAKE SYSTEM FOR A RESTRICTION
- Visually inspect the entire Intake System for a restriction.
Were any restrictions found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 3.0L, POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5
- Visually inspect the entire Intake System for a restriction.
- CHECK THE EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR A RESTRICTION
- Visually inspect the entire Exhaust System for a restriction.
Were any restrictions found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 3.0L, POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 6
- Visually inspect the entire Exhaust System for a restriction.
- CHECK THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM
- Refer to CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM
and perform the CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM diagnostic procedure.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 3.0L, POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT DTC .
- Refer to CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM
and perform the CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM diagnostic procedure.