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 DEF TANK HEATER (K403) SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the DEF Tank Heater harness connector.
- Disconnect the HCU harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the DEF Tank Heater (K403) Supply circuit between the DEF Tank Heater harness connector and the HCU harness connector.
Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the DEF Tank Heater (K403) Supply circuit for an open or high resistance.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 3.0L, POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK THE DEF TANK HEATER (K403) SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Measure the resistance between ground and the DEF Tank Heater (K403) Supply circuit at the DEF Tank Heater harness connector.
Is the resistance above 10k Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Repair the DEF Tank Heater (K403) Supply circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 3.0L, POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- Measure the resistance between ground and the DEF Tank Heater (K403) Supply circuit at the DEF Tank Heater harness connector.
- CHECK THE DEF TANK HEATER ASSEMBLY FOR PROPER OPERATION
- Replace the DEF Tank Heater Assembly in accordance with the Service Information.
- Reconnect the DEF Tank Heater harness connector.
- Reconnect the HCU harness connector.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs in the PCM.
- Start the engine.
- Allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
- Monitor the scan tool for at least two minutes.
- With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
Is the status Active for this DTC?
Yes
- Replace the Heater Control Unit (HCU) in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 3.0L, POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replacing the DEF Tank Heater Assembly repaired the fault.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 3.0L, POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .