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Diagnostic Procedures

  1. Perform ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM CHECK. See the BASIC TESTING - 3.8L article. Read and record FREEZE FRAME and/or FAIL RECORDS data for each DTC set. Go to next step.
  2. If DTC P1635 is also set, go to DTC P1635 . If DTC is not set, go to next step.
  3. Turn ignition on, engine off. Using scan tool, read and record FAIL RECORDS data. Operate vehicle within conditions noted in FAIL RECORDS data. Using scan tool, read SPECIFIC DTC. If scan tool displays DTC P0101 FAILED THIS IGN, go to next step. If scan tool does not display DTC P0101 FAILED THIS IGN, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS.
  4. Turn ignition on. Observe MAP and BARO parameter on scan tool. If reading is 65-105 kPa, go to next step. If not, go to step 8).
  5. Start engine. Observe MAP sensor display on scan tool with engine idling. If display is 29-48 kPa, go to next step. If not, go to step 7).
  6. Observe MAP sensor display on scan tool while slowly increasing engine speed to 3000 RPM. If MAP value increases with increase in RPM, go to step 9). If not, go to step 8).
  7. Check for throttle body inlet screen blockage. Check for vacuum leaks at intake manifold, throttle body, or EGR valve flange and pipes. Check for PCV valve faulty, missing or incorrectly installed. Repair faulty conditions as necessary. After repairs, go to step 22). If no faulty conditions exist, go to step 9).
  8. Replace MAP sensor. After replacing sensor, go to step 22).
  9. Turn ignition on, throttle closed. Using scan tool, read THROTTLE AT IDLE. If scan tool displays YES, go to next step. If scan tool does not display YES, go to DTC P0121 .
  10. Turn ignition off. Disconnect MAF sensor harness connector. Turn ignition on, engine off. Using a DVOM, check voltage between MAF sensor harness connector signal circuit and chassis ground. If voltage is about 5 volts, go next step. If voltage is not as specified, go to step 12).
  11. Connect a test light between MAF sensor harness connector ignition feed and ground circuits. If test light illuminates, go to step 15). If test light does not illuminate, go to step 14).
  12. If voltage is less than 4.5 volts, go to step 16). If voltage is not less than 4.5 volts, go to next step.
  13. Turn ignition off. Disconnect PCM connectors. Turn ignition on, with engine off. Check voltage between PCM harness connector MAF signal circuit and chassis ground. If voltage reading is zero volts, go to step 21). If voltage is not zero volts, go to step 19),
  14. Connect test light between MAF sensor harness connector ignition feed circuit and chassis ground. If test light illuminates, go to step 17). If test light does not illuminate, go to step 18).
  15. Check for faulty connection at MAF sensor. Repair as necessary. After repairs, go to step 22). If connection is okay, go to step 20).
  16. Check MAF sensor signal circuit between PCM and MAF sensor for open or short. Repair signal circuit as necessary. After repairs, go to step 22). If signal circuit is okay, go to step 21).
  17. Locate and repair open MAF in the sensor ground circuit. After repairs, go to step 22).
  18. Locate and repair open MAF sensor ignition feed circuit. After repairs, go to step 22).
  19. Locate and repair short to voltage in MAF sensor signal circuit. After repairs, go to step 22).
  20. Replace MAF sensor. After replacing sensor, go to step 22).
  21. Replace PCM. Program replacement PCM using required equipment. After replacing PCM, go to next step.
  22. Turn ignition on, engine off. Using scan tool, read and record FAIL RECORDS DATA, and clear DTCs. Operate vehicle within conditions noted in FAIL RECORDS data. Using scan tool, select SPECIFIC DTC INFO for DTC P0101. If scan tool displays DTC P0101 FAILED THIS IGN, return to step 2). If scan tool does not display DTC P0101 FAILED THIS IGN, repair is complete.
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