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Test Procedure

Step Procedure Result / Action to Take
1
  • PERFORM: Preliminary Check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK .
-- Was Complaint verified?
  • YES:
  • GO TO Step 2.
  • NO:
  • GATHER more information from customer about the complaint.
2
  • IGNITION: ON.
  • DISCONNECT: Camshaft Position Sensor 2 -G163- harness connector.
  • CHECK: Camshaft Position Sensor 2 -G163- harness connector terminals 1 to 3 for voltage.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: About 5.0 V.
  • IGNITION: OFF.
-- Was Value obtained?
  • YES:
  • GO TO Step 3.
  • NO:
  • GO TO Step 4.
3
  • REMOVE: Engine Control Module - J623-. Refer to appropriate service information.
  • CHECK: Camshaft Position Sensor 2 -G163- harness connector terminal 2 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector terminal T60 / 59.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω).
-- Was Value obtained?
  • YES:
  • REPLACE: Camshaft Position Sensor 2 -G163-. Refer to appropriate repair information.
  • GO TO: Step 5.
  • NO:
  • CHECK: wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: faulty wiring or connector.
  • GO TO: Step 5.
4
  • REMOVE: Engine Control Module - J623-. Refer to appropriate service information.
  • CHECK: Camshaft Position Sensor 2 -G163- harness connector terminal 1 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector terminal T60/ 37.
  • CHECK: Camshaft Position Sensor 2 -G163- harness connector terminal 3 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector terminal T60/ 52.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω).
-- Was Value obtained?
  • YES:
  • REPLACE Engine Control Module -J623-. Refer to appropriate repair information.
  • GO TO: Step 5.
  • NO:
  • CHECK: wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: faulty wiring or connector.
  • GO TO: Step 5.
5
  • Final Procedure
  • Perform a road test to verify repair.
  • Do any DTC's return:
  • NO:
  • Repair is complete. Generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .
  • Return vehicle to Customer.
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