Diagnostic Test
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- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- With the scan tool, read DTCs and Freeze Frame Data and record on the repair order.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Using the recorded Freeze Frame Data and the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, 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 CONDITION .
- CHECK THE PRIVATE CAN HIGH CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Ignition Control Module harness connectors.
- Disconnect the PCM-2 harness connector.
- Check for continuity between ground and the Private CAN High Circuit at the Ignition Coil Control Module C1 harness connector.
Is there continuity between ground and the Private CAN High Circuit?
Yes
- Repair the Private CAN High Circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK THE PRIVATE CAN LOW CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Check for continuity between ground and the Private CAN Low Circuit at the Ignition Coil Control Module C1 harness connector.
Is there continuity between ground and the Private CAN Low Circuit?
Yes
- Repair the Private CAN Low Circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- Check for continuity between ground and the Private CAN Low Circuit at the Ignition Coil Control Module C1 harness connector.
- CHECK THE PRIVATE CAN HIGH CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
- Measure the resistance of the Private CAN High Circuit between the Ignition Coil Control Module C1 harness connector and the PCM-2 harness connector.
Is the resistance below 3.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 5
No
- Repair the Private CAN High Circuit for an open or high resistance.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- Measure the resistance of the Private CAN High Circuit between the Ignition Coil Control Module C1 harness connector and the PCM-2 harness connector.
- CHECK THE PRIVATE CAN LOW CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
- Measure the resistance of the Private CAN Low Circuit between the Ignition Coil Control Module C1 harness connector and the PCM-2 harness connector.
Is the resistance below 3.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To
No
- Repair the Private CAN Low Circuit for an open or high resistance.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- Measure the resistance of the Private CAN Low Circuit between the Ignition Coil Control Module C1 harness connector and the PCM-2 harness connector.
- REPLACE THE IGNITION COIL CONTROL MODULE AND RETEST FOR DTC
- Replace the Ignition Coil Control Module in accordance with the Service Information.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCS.
- Cycle the ignition off, and back to on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCS.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To
No
- Replacing the Ignition Coil Control Module repaired the fault.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK RELATED PCM AND COMPONENT CONNECTIONS
- Perform any Service Bulletins that apply.
- Disconnect all PCM-2 harness connectors.
- Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
- Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
- 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.
- Reconnect all PCM-2 harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Test drive or operate the vehicle in accordance with the when monitored and set conditions.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module 2 (PCM-2) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL (PCM), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- Test complete.