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DTC P1656: PCI Bus Not Available: Testing

  1. Turn the ignition on, engine not running. With the DRBIII®, read DTCs. Does the Good Trip display No? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  4.
  2. Turn the ignition off. Disconnect PCM C2 harness connector. Measure the resistance of the PCI Bus circuit from the PCM C2 harness connector to the Data Link Connector. Is the resistance below 5 ohms? If yes, go to next step. If no, repair the open PCI Bus circuit between the PCM C2 harness connector and the Data Link Connector.
  3. There are no possible causes remaining, replace PCM. Program the new PCM. See PROGRAMMING .
    4. WARNING: When the engine is operating, do not stand in a direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts or fan. Do not wear loose clothing.
  4. The conditions that set the DTC are not present at this time. The following may help in identifying the intermittent condition. With the engine running at normal operating temperature, monitor the DRBIII® parameters related to the DTC while wiggling the wiring harness. Look for parameter values to change and/or a DTC to set. Review the DRBIII® Freeze Frame information. If possible try to duplicate the conditions under which the DTC was set. Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) that may apply. Visually inspect the related wiring harness. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires. Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals. Were any of the above conditions present? If yes, repair as necessary. If no, test is complete.
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