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Diagnostic Procedures

  1. Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls? If yes, go to next step. If no, see DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE CONTROLS  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
  2. Turn ignition off. Disconnect PCM harness connectors. Turn ignition on, with engine off. Observe the MIL. Is the MIL illuminated? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  5.
  3. Remove the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). See appropriate ANALOG INSTRUMENT PANELS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. Test the MIL control circuit for a short to ground. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  6. If no, go to next step.
  4. Repair or replace the IPC. See appropriate ANALOG INSTRUMENT PANELS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. After repairs, go to step  6.
  5. Replace PCM. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - MONTANA, SILHOUETTE & VENTURE article. Reprogram PCM. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE  under PROGRAMMING. After repairs, go to next step.
  6. Turn ignition off for 30 seconds. Start engine. Does the vehicle operate correctly without any MIL illumination and without any stored DTCs? If yes, system is okay. If no, go to DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE CONTROLS .
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