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 FOR OTHER DTCS
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Were there any fuel system or air handling sensor DTCs present?
Yes
- Perform the Diagnostics for those DTCs before continuing with this one.
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK THE RATIONALITY OF THE EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSORS
- Turn the ignition off for 10 minutes to allow the Exhaust Temperature Sensors to stabilize.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool check the temperature values of the Exhaust Temperature Sensors.
Are the Exhaust Temperature Sensors reading within 43°F of each other?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Replace the Exhaust Temperature Sensor that is out of range as compared to the others.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 3.0L, POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK FOR THE DOC/DPF CATALYST MISSING
- Visually inspect the after treatment exhaust system.
Is the DOC/DPF Catalyst installed on the vehicle?
Yes
- Go To 5
No
- Replace the DOC/DPF Catalyst in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 3.0L, POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- Visually inspect the after treatment exhaust system.
- CHECK FOR DAMAGE TO THE DOC/DPF CATALYST
- Separate the exhaust and inspect the DOC/DPF Catalyst for internal damage or signs of face plugging.
Was any internal damage found in the DOC/DPF Catalyst?
Yes
- Replace the after treatment DOC/DPF Catalyst in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 3.0L, POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 1/3 in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to 3.0L, POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- Separate the exhaust and inspect the DOC/DPF Catalyst for internal damage or signs of face plugging.