Diagnostic Test
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- VEHICLE HISTORY AND SERVICE BULLETIN INVESTIGATION
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, record the related Freeze Frame data.
- Check the following items which may assist in repairing the customer's complaint successfully:
- Check the vehicles repair history. If the vehicle has a repair history that pertains to the customer's current complaint, review the repair.
- Inspect the vehicle for any aftermarket accessories that may have been installed incorrectly.
- Check for any service bulletin(s) related to the customer's complaint or DTCs. If a service bulletin applies, follow the instructions per the service bulletin.
Choose the following scenario that best applies:
The vehicle inspection or service bulletin repaired the customer's complaint.
- Testing complete.
A DTC is present, the vehicle inspection revealed no concerns, no service bulletins apply, or the service bulletin did not repair the customer's complaint.
- Go To 2
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- Start the engine and allow it to idle.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.
Is the DTC active or pending?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK THE (F342) FUSED ASD RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
- Turn the engine off.
- Disconnect the Purge Solenoid 2 harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage on the (F342) Fused ASD Relay Output circuit at the Purge Solenoid 2 harness connector.
Is there voltage present?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Repair the (F342) Fused ASD Relay Output circuit for an open or high resistance.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE (K71) EVAP PURGE CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the PCM-2 C1 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (K71) EVAP Purge Control circuit between the Purge Solenoid 2 harness connector and the PCM-2 C1 harness connector.
Is the resistance below 3.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 5
No
- Repair the (K71) EVAP Purge Control circuit for an open or high resistance.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE EVAP PURGE SOLENOID 2
- Reconnect the PCM-2 C1 harness connector.
- Start the engine.
- With the scan tool, navigate to system test, and start the Purge Vapors System test. Actuate the Purge Solenoid 2 to the on position.
- Using a 12 volt test light connected to 12 volts, probe the (K71) EVAP Purge Control circuit at the Purge Solenoid 2 harness connector.
Is the test light illuminated during the actuation?
Yes
- Replace the Purge Solenoid 2 in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 6
- 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 the Powertrain Control Module 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.