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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    1. Start the engine and allow it idle.
    2. With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.

      Is the DTC active or pending?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2

      No 

  2. CHECK THE (K79) O2 SENSOR 1/1 HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the O2 Sensor 1/1 harness connector.
    3. Disconnect the PCM C2 harness connector.
    4. Check for continuity between ground and the (K79) O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Control circuit at the Oxygen Sensor 1/1 harness connector.

      Is there continuity between ground and the (K79) O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Control circuit at the Oxygen Sensor 1/1 harness connector?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (K79) O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Control circuit for a short to ground.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  3
  3. CHECK THE (K79) O2 SENSOR 1/1 HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO THE (Z904) SENSOR GROUND 
    1. Check for continuity between the (K79) O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Control circuit and the (Z904) Sensor Ground circuit at the Oxygen Sensor 1/1 harness connector.

      Is there continuity between the (K79) O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Control circuit and the (Z904) Sensor Ground circuit?

      Yes 

      • Repair the short between the (K79) O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Control circuit and the (Z904) Sensor Ground circuit.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  4
  4. CHECK THE PCM HEATER CONTROL DRIVER FOR PROPER OPERATION 
    1. Reconnect the PCM harness connector.
    2. Turn the ignition on.
    3. With the scan tool, actuate the Oxygen Sensor 1/1 control to the maximum allowable percentage.
    4. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the (K79) O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Control circuit at the Oxygen Sensor 1/1 harness connector.
      NOTE:

      The test light should be illuminated. The brightness will be dependant on the actuation percentage selected.

    5. With the scan tool, actuate the Oxygen Sensor 1/1 control to the OFF (0%) position.
    6. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the (K79) O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Control circuit at the Oxygen Sensor 1/1 harness connector.
      NOTE:

      The test light should not be illuminated.

      Does the test light illuminate with the actuator ON and not illuminate with the actuator OFF?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go To  5
  5. CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS 
    1. Disconnect all PCM harness connectors.
    2. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
    3. Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
    4. 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.

    5. Connect all PCM harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    6. Connect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    7. Connect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    8. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
    9. Test drive or operate the vehicle in accordance with the when monitored and set conditions.
    10. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

      No