Diagnostic Procedures
- Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls? If yes, go to next step. If no, see DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE CONTROLS under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
- Set the parking brake and block the drive wheels. Install a scan tool. Start the engine. Turn OFF all of the accessories. With the scan tool RPM control function, slowly increment engine speed to 1700 RPM, then to 600 RPM, then to 1700 RPM. Exit the RPM control function. Does the engine speed stabilize within 150 RPM of the commanded RPM during the above test? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step 4.
- Observe the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data for this DTC. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds. Start the engine. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running DTC or as close to the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data that you observed. Does the DTC fail this ignition cycle? If yes, go to next step. If no, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .
- Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the IAC valve. Connect an J 37027-1A IAC Motor Driver to the IAC valve. Start the engine. With the J 37027-1A, command the IAC valve in until near 600 RPM is reached. With the J 37027-1A, command the IAC valve out until near 1700 RPM is reached. Return engine speed to desired idle as indicated on the scan tool data list. Did the engine speed steadily decrease to near 600 RPM and steadily increase to near 1700 RPM when the IAC valve was commanded in and out? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step 11.
- With a test lamp connected to ground, probe one of the IAC valve circuits at the IAC valve harness connector using the J 35616-A Connector Test Adapter Kit. Start the engine. With the J 37027-1A, command low RPM while observing scan tool until the IAC counts start to increment. With the J 37027-1A, command high RPM while observing a scan tool until the IAC counts start to increment. While the IAC counts are incrementing, observe the test lamp. Return engine idle speed to desired idle as indicated on the scan tool data list. Repeat the above procedure for the other three IAC valve circuits. Did the test lamp remain ON, never flashing, while the IAC counts where incrementing at any of the IAC valve circuits during the above test? If yes, go to step 10. If no, go to next step.
- Did the test lamp remain OFF, never flashing, while the IAC counts where incrementing at any of the IAC valve circuits during the above test? If yes, go to step 9. If no, go to next step.
- Connect a test lamp between the IAC coil "A" low circuit and the IAC coil "A" high circuit at the IAC valve harness connector using the J 35616-A. With the J 37027-1A, command low RPM while observing a scan tool until the IAC counts start to increment. With the J 37027-1A, command high RPM while observing a scan tool until the IAC counts start to increment. While the IAC counts are incrementing, observe the test lamp. Return engine idle speed to desired idle as indicated on the scan tool data list. Repeat the above procedure with the test lamp connected between the IAC coil "B" low circuit and the IAC coil "B" high circuit at the IAC valve harness connector. Return engine speed to the desired idle as indicated on the scan tool data list. Did the test lamp stay illuminated and never flashing while the IAC counts where incrementing during the above test? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step 16.
- Inspect for a poor connection at the IAC valve harness connector. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step 17. If no, go to step 12.
- Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the PCM harness connectors. With a Digital Multimeter (DMM), test the circuit where the test lamp remained OFF for the following:
- An open circuit.
- A short to ground.
- A short to another IAC valve circuit.
Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step 17. If no, go to step 12.
- Turn ON the ignition. With a DMM, test the circuit where the test lamp remained ON for the following:
- A short to voltage.
- A short to another IAC valve circuit.
Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step 17. If no, go to step 12.
- Visually and physically inspect for the following conditions:
- Throttle body damage and tampering.
- Throttle lever screw tampering, if equipped.
- Vacuum leaks.
- Faulty, incorrectly installed positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve and hose, if equipped.
- Throttle shaft binding.
- Throttle linkage or cruise control linkage binding, if equipped.
Remove the IAC valve. Inspect for the following conditions:
- Debris in the IAC passage.
- Excessive deposits on the throttle plate.
- Excessive deposits in the throttle bore.
- Excessive deposits on IAC valve pintle.
Repair any of the above conditions as necessary. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step 17. If no, go to step 14.
- Inspect for a poor connection at the PCM harness connectors. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step 17. If no, go to next step.
- Disconnect the PCM harness connectors. With a DMM, test all IAC valve circuits for high resistance. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step 17. If no, go to step 16.
- Inspect for a poor connection at the IAC valve harness connector. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step 17. If no, go to next step.
- Replace the IAC valve. See appropriate REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION article. After repairs, go to step 17.
- Replace the PCM. See appropriate REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION article. Reprogram PCM. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE under PROGRAMMING. After repairs, go to next step.
- Clear the DTCs with a scan tool. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds. Start the engine. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running DTC. Does the DTC run and pass? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step 2.
- Observe the stored information, Capture Info with a scan tool. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? If yes, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . If no, system is okay.
NOTE:
Ensure engine speed stabilizes with each commanded RPM change to determine if engine speed stays within 150 RPM of the commanded RPM.