Diagnostic Test

1) DTC IS ACTIVE
Diagnose and repair any other active component or circuit DTCs before continuing with this procedure.

Turn the ignition on.

With the scan tool, select View DTCs. Copy DTC and Freeze Frame information.

Start the engine and allow it to reach operating temperature.

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 can result in personal injury or death.

NOTE: Attempt to operate the vehicle under conditions similar to which the DTC was set.

NOTE: It may be necessary to test drive the vehicle within the DTC monitoring conditions in order for this DTC to set.

With a scan tool, select View DTCs.

Is the status Active for this DTC?

Yes
1. Go to 2).
No
1. Refer to *CHECKING FOR AN INTERMITTENT DTC .
2) CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM
Perform the diagnostic procedure for *CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM .

Were any problems found?

Yes
1. Repair as necessary in accordance with the Service Information.
2. Perform *PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Go to 3).
3) CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OPERATION
Perform the diagnostic procedure for *CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OPERATION .

Were any problems found?

Yes
1. Repair as necessary in accordance with the Service Information.
2. Perform *PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Go to 4).
4) CHECKING THE MAP SENSOR OPERATION
Perform the diagnostic procedure for *CHECKING THE MAP SENSOR OPERATION .

Were any problems found?

Yes
1. Repair as necessary in accordance with the Service Information.
2. Perform *PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Go to 5).
5) CHECKING THE OXYGEN SENSOR OPERATION
Perform the diagnostic procedure for *CHECKING THE OXYGEN SENSOR OPERATION .

Were any problems found?

Yes
1. Repair as necessary in accordance with the Service Information.
2. Perform *PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Go to 6).
6) CHECKING THE ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM
Perform the diagnostic procedure for *CHECKING THE ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM .

Were any problems found?

Yes
1. Repair as necessary in accordance with the Service Information.
2. Perform *PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Go to 7).
7) POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors relative to the components tested in this procedure.

Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.

Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.

Monitor the scan tool data relative to the components tested in this procedure and wiggle test the wiring and connectors.

Look for the data to change or for a DTC to set during the wiggle test.

Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

Were any problems found?

Yes
1. Repair as necessary.
2. Perform *PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Replace and program the PCM in accordance with the Service Information.
2. Perform *PCM VERIFICATION TEST .