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Quad-Driver Check (Except 3.1L & 4.3L Turbo)

  1. Remove ECM/PCM/VCM from vehicle. Using DVOM on 100/200 k/ohm scale, measure resistance between ECM/PCM/VCM case and each ECM/PCM/VCM quad-driver terminal. Touch negative DVOM lead to case and positive lead to ECM/PCM/VCM terminal. See appropriate ECM/PCM/VCM QUAD-DRIVER TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION table.
  2. Each terminal should have at least 50 k/ohms resistance. If all quad-driver terminals have greater than 50 k/ohms resistance, go to step 4). If any terminal has less than 50 k/ohms resistance, locate driven component(s) for the quad-driver with the lowest resistance. Disconnect component from circuit and check circuit for short to voltage.
  3. If circuit is not shorted to voltage, replace component before replacing ECM/PCM/VCM to prevent recurring ECM/PCM/VCM failure. See appropriate ECM/PCM/VCM QUAD-DRIVER TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION table.
  4. Using a fused ammeter capable of measuring at least 2 amps, turn ignition on with engine off. Connect one lead of ohmmeter to chassis ground. Connect remaining lead to each ECM/PCM/VCM harness quad-driver circuit. Measure each circuit for sustained current flow for at least 2 minutes.
    NOTE: TCC solenoid cannot be easily tested for current draw, since completed circuit depends upon internal transmission oil pressure switches.
  5. If no circuit has more than .75 amp sustained current flow, replace ECM. If any circuit has more than .75 amp sustained current flow, check for short to voltage in that circuit. If short to voltage is not present, replace related solenoid or relay.
ECM QUAD-DRIVER TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION (2.5L - "S" SERIES)

QDR No. ECM Terminal Component
1 A2 Shift Light (M/T)
1 A2 TCC Solenoid (A/T)
1 A4 A/C Relay
1 A5 MIL Light
1 C1 Not Used
2 A3 EGR Solenoid
2 A7 Not Used
2 C2 Not Used
2 D12 Not Used
ECM QUAD-DRIVER TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION (2.8L - "S" SERIES)

QDR No. ECM Terminal Component
1 A2 A/C Relay
1 A3 Not Used
1 C1 Not Used
1 C2 EAC Solenoid
2 A4 (1) EGR Or EVRV Solenoid
2 A5 MIL Light
2 A7 TCC Solenoid (A/T)
2 A7 Shift Light (M/T)
2 B9 Not Used
(1) Solid state circuitry cannot diagnosed by resistance check.
PCM QUAD-DRIVER TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION (3.8L WITH 4T60-E TRANSAXLE)

QDR PCM Terminal Component
A GC4 Cooling Fan (Low Speed)
A GC5 Purge Solenoid
A GC6 TCC Solenoid
B GC15 TCC (1) PWM Solenoid
B GD15 Shift Solenoid "B"
B GD16 Shift Solenoid "A"
(1) Pulse Width Modulated (PWM).
ECM QUAD-DRIVER TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION (4.3L CPI)

QDR No. ECM Terminal Component
1 A2 TCC Solenoid (A/T)
1 A4 Not Used
1 A5 MIL Light
1 C1 Not Used
2 A3 EGR Control
2 A7 Intake Tuning Valve
2 C2 Not Used
2 D12 Not Used
ECM QUAD-DRIVER TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION (4.3L TBI & V8)

QDR No. ECM Terminal Component
1 A2 Not Used
1 A3 Not Used
1 C1 Not Used
1 C2 Air By-Pass Control
2 A4 (1) EGR Or EVRV Solenoid
2 A5 MIL Light
2 A7 Not Used
2 B4 Not Used
(1) Solid state circuitry cannot be diagnosed by resistance check.
VCM QUAD-DRIVER TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION (4.3L TBI - "S/T" SERIES PICKUP WITH M/T)

QDR No. VCM Terminal Component
1 C7 EGR Or EVRV Solenoid
1 F14 Shift Light
1 F15 Brake Enable Control
2 E4 MIL
2 E5 Brakelight