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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
  • CONNECT: Scan Tool.
  • IGNITION: ON
  • CHECK: throttle valve position closed:
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 3 - 25%
  • DEPRESS: Accelerator pedal slowly to WOT while observing the percentage display. The percentage display must increase uniformly
  • CHECK: throttle valve position at WOT:
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 84 - 97%
  • IGNITION: OFF
-- Was value obtained?
-- YES:
  • Go to Step 3
-- NO:
  • Go to Step 4
3
  • CONDITION: may be intermittent
  • PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component
  • CHECK: wiring for open, high resistance, short or electrical connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals
  • REPAIR: faulty wiring or connector
  • GO TO: Step 7
4
  • REMOVE: Throttle Valve Control Module -J338 - far enough so that the harness connector terminals are accessible.
  • DISCONNECT: Throttle Valve Control Module -J338- harness connector
  • IGNITION: ON
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module -J338- harness connector terminals 2 to 6 for voltage.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module -J338- harness connector terminals 2 to Ground for voltage.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: About 5.0 V
  • IGNITION: OFF
-- Was value obtained?
-- YES:
  • Go to Step 5
-- NO:
  • Go to Step 6
5
  • REMOVE: Engine Control Module - J623-. Refer to appropriate service information.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module -J338- harness connector terminal 1 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector terminal T60 / 27 for resistance.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module -J338- harness connector terminal 4 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector terminal T60 / 12 for resistance.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module -J338- harness connector terminal 3 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector terminal T60 / 15 for resistance.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module -J338- harness connector terminal 5 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector terminal T60 / 30 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω)
-- Was value obtained?
-- YES:
  • REPLACE: Throttle Valve Control Module -J338-. Refer to appropriate repair information.
  • GO TO: Step 7
-- NO:
  • CHECK: wiring for open, high resistance, short or electrical connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals
  • REPAIR: faulty wiring or connector
  • GO TO: Step 7
6
  • REMOVE: Engine Control Module - J623-. Refer to appropriate service information.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module -J338- harness connector terminal 2 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector terminal T60 / 28 for resistance.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module -J338- harness connector terminal 6 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector terminal T60 / 29 for resistance.
  • 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 7
-- NO:
  • CHECK: wiring for open, high resistance, short or electrical connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals
  • REPAIR: faulty wiring or connector
  • GO TO: Step 7
7
  • Final Procedure
  • Perform a road test to verify repair.
  • Do any DTC's return:
-- YES: -- NO:
  • Repair is complete, Generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .
  • Return vehicle to Customer