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Diagnostic Test

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  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    1. Start the engine.
      WARNING:

      When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts or fan. Do not wear loose clothing. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

    2. Allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
    3. Test drive or operate the vehicle in accordance with the when monitored and set conditions.
      NOTE:

      It may be necessary to try to repeat the conditions in which the fault originally set by reviewing the Freeze Frame data.

    4. With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.

      Is the DTC active or pending?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2

      No 

  2. VISUALLY INSPECT CATALYTIC CONVERTER 
    1. Inspect the Catalytic Converter for the following damage:
      • Damaged Catalytic Converter, dents or holes.
      • Severe discoloration caused by overheating the Catalytic Converter.
      • Catalytic Converter broken internally.
      • Inspect both ends of the converter, inlet and outlet.
      • Leaking Catalytic Converter.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go To  3
  3. CHECK THE (K902) O2 SENSOR 1/1 RETURN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the O2 Sensor 1/1 harness connector.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. Measure the voltage on the (K902) O2 Sensor 1/1 Return circuit in the O2 Sensor 1/1 harness connector.

      Is the voltage at 2.5 volts?

      Yes 

      • Go To  4

      No 

      • Go To  5
  4. CHECK THE (K904) O2 SENSOR 1/2 RETURN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the O2 Sensor 1/2 harness connector.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. Measure the voltage on the (K904) O2 Sensor 1/2 Return circuit in the O2 Sensor 1/2 harness connector.

      Is the voltage at 2.5 volts?

      Yes 

      • Go To  10

      No 

      • Go To  7
  5. CHECK THE (K902) O2 SENSOR 1/1 RETURN CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the PCM-2 C2 harness connector.
    3. Check for continuity between ground and the (K902) O2 Sensor 1/1 Return circuit at the O2 Sensor 1/1 harness connector.

      Is there continuity between ground and the (K902) O2 Sensor 1/1 Return circuit?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (K902) O2 Sensor 1/1 Return circuit for a short to ground.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  6
  6. CHECK THE (K902) O2 SENSOR 1/1 RETURN CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE 
    1. Measure the resistance of the (K902) O2 Sensor 1/1 Return circuit from the O2 Sensor 1/1 harness connector to the PCM-2 C2 harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 3.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To  9

      No 

      • Repair the (K902) O2 Return Upstream circuit for an open or high resistance.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  7. CHECK THE (K904) O2 SENSOR 1/2 RETURN CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the PCM-2 C2 harness connector.
    3. Check for continuity between ground and the (K904) O2 Sensor 1/2 Return circuit at the O2 Sensor 1/2 harness connector.

      Is there continuity between ground and the (K904) O2 Sensor 1/2 Return circuit?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (K904) O2 Sensor 1/2 Return circuit for a short to ground.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  8
  8. CHECK THE (K904) O2 SENSOR 1/2 RETURN CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE 
    1. Measure the resistance of the (K904) O2 Sensor 1/2 Return circuit from the O2 Sensor 1/2 harness connector to the PCM-2 C2 harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 3.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To  9

      No 

      • Repair the (K904) O2 Sensor 1/2 Return circuit for an open or high resistance.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  9. 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 .
  10. CHECK THE EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR LEAKS 
    1. Perform the CHECKING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR LEAKS test procedure. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .

      Were any exhaust leaks found?

      Yes 

      • Repair or replace the leaking exhaust parts as necessary.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  11
  11. CHECK THE ENGINE MECHANICAL CONDITION 
    1. Check the exhaust for excessive smoke caused by an internal problem in the engine.

      Is an engine mechanical condition present?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go To  12
  12. CHECK FOR AN AGING UPSTREAM O2 SENSOR AND NEW DOWNSTREAM O2 SENSOR 
    1. A new Downstream O2 Sensor along with an aging Upstream O2 Sensor may cause the DTC to set.
    2. Review the vehicles repair history.

      Has the Downstream O2 Sensor been replaced without replacing the Upstream O2 Sensor?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go To  13
  13. INSTALL A NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTER 

    If there are no possible cause remaining, view repair.

    Repair