Check For Intermittent Problems
HINT: Hand-held tester only:
Inspect the vehicle's ECM using check mode. Intermittent problems are easier to detect when the ECM is in check mode with a hand-held tester. In check mode, the ECM uses 1 trip detection logic, which has a higher sensitivity to malfunctions than normal mode (default) using 2 trip detection logic.
- Clear the DTCs (see DTC CHECK/CLEAR ).
- Set the check mode (see CHECK MODE PROCEDURE ).
- Perform a simulation test (see HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING ).
- Check the connector and terminal (see ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE ).
- Wiggle the harness and connector (see ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE ).