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Diagnostic Test

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  1. 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 

  2. CHECK FOR THE (K920) ETC MOTOR (+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (K927) ETC MOTOR (-) CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Throttle Body 2 harness connector.
    3. Disconnect the PCM-2 C2 harness connector.
    4. Check for continuity between the (K920) ETC Motor (+) circuit and the (K927) ETC Motor (-) circuit at the Throttle Body 2 harness connector.

      Is there continuity between the (K920) ETC Motor (+) circuit and the (K927) ETC Motor (-) circuit?

      Yes 

      • Repair the short to between the (K124) ETC Motor (+) circuit and the (K126) ETC Motor (-) circuit.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  3
  3. CHECK THE (K920) ETC MOTOR (+) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    1. Check for continuity between ground and the (K920) ETC Motor (+) circuit at the Throttle Body 2 harness connector.

      Is there continuity between ground and the (K920) ETC Motor (+) circuit?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (K920) ETC Motor (+) circuit for a short to ground.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  4
  4. CHECK THE (K927) ETC MOTOR (-) CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    1. Check for continuity between ground and the (K927) ETC Motor (-) circuit at the Throttle Body 2 harness connector.

      Is there continuity between ground and the (K927) ETC Motor (-) circuit?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (K927) ETC Motor (-) circuit for a short to ground.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  5
  5. REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY AND RETEST FOR DTCS 
    1. Replace the Throttle Body 2 in accordance with the Service Information. Injection/THROTTLE BODY/Removal and Installation) . Disconnect the Battery when replacing the Throttle Body 2 Assembly. After installation is complete, use a scan tool and select the ETC RELEARN function.
    2. Connect the Throttle Body 2 and PCM harness connectors.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
    5. Using the Freeze Frame Data or When Monitored Conditions above, operate the vehicle within the conditions that set the DTC.
    6. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

      • Go To  6

      No 

      • Replacing the Throttle Body 2 Assembly repaired the fault.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  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 

      No 

      • The wiring or poor connection problem has been repaired.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
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