Diagnostic Test

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CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.
  Is the DTC active or pending?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
CHECK FOR OTHER DTCS
1. Refer to the recorded DTCs.
  Are there any system voltage DTCs active or pending?
  
  Yes
  - Perform the applicable diagnostic procedure(s). Refer to DTC INDEX .
  No
  - Go To 3
CHECK THE (F342) FUSED ASD RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Remove the ASD Relay from the Power Distribution Center (PDC).
3. Disconnect the Active Exhaust Control Solenoid harness connector.
4. Check for continuity between ground and the (F342) Fused ASD Relay Output circuit at the Active Exhaust Control Solenoid harness connector.
  Is there continuity between ground and the (F342) Fused ASD Relay Output circuit?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (F342) Fused ASD Relay Output circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 4
CHECK THE (K619) ACTIVE EXHAUST CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1. Disconnect the PCM-2 C1 harness connector.
2. Check for continuity between ground and the (K619) Active Exhaust Control circuit at the Active Exhaust Control Solenoid harness connector.
  Is there continuity between ground and the (K619) Active Exhaust Control circuit?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (K619) Active Exhaust Control circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 5
CHECK THE ACTIVE EXHAUST FOR PROPER OPERATION
1. Reconnect the PCM-2 C1 harness connector.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  NOTE:
  The scan tool should display the P1214-ACTIVE EXHAUST VALVE 1 CIRCUIT OPEN DTC as active or pending with the Active Exhaust Control Solenoid harness connector unplugged.
  
  Does the DTC displayed as described above?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Active Exhaust Control Solenoid in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 6
CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
1. Disconnect all PCM-2 harness connectors.
2. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
3. Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
4. 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.
5. Connect all PCM-2 harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
6. Connect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
7. Connect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
8. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
9. Test drive or operate the vehicle in accordance with the when monitored and set conditions.
10. 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
  - The wiring or poor connection problem has been repaired.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .