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Test Procedure

Step Procedure Result / Action to Take
1
  • PERFORM: Preliminary Check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to: 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.
  • IGNITION: OFF.
  • DISCONNECT: Oxygen Sensor 1 After Catalytic Converter -GX7- harness connector.
  • CHECK: Oxygen Sensor 1 After Catalytic Converter -GX7- component connector terminals 1 to 2 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 2 - 4 Ω (+/- 0.5 Ω @ 25° C).
-- Was Value obtained?
-- YES: 
  • GO TO Step 3.
-- NO: 
  • REPLACE: Oxygen Sensor 1 After Catalytic Converter -GX7-.
  • GO TO Step 6.
  • IGNITION: ON.
  • CHECK: Oxygen Sensor 1 After Catalytic Converter -GX7- harness connector terminal 1 to ground for voltage.
  • IGNITION: OFF.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: Battery voltage.
-- Was Value obtained?
-- YES: 
  • GO TO Step 4.
-- NO: 
  • PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component.
  • 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 6.
  • RECONNECT: Oxygen Sensor 1 After Catalytic Converter -GX7- harness connector.
  • CONNECT: Scan Tool.
  • START: Engine and let Idle.
  • Perform the function test located in diagnostic mode 06. Refer to appropriate Diagnostic Mode 06 - Read Test Results for Specific Diagnostic Functions, DIAGNOSTIC MODES 01 - 0A .
  • IGNITION: OFF.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: Mode 6 Pass.
-- Were Values obtained?
-- YES: 
  • FAULT: Is intermittent.
  • PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component.
  • 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 6.
-- NO:
  • GO TO Step 5.
  • DISCONNECT: Oxygen Sensor 1 After Catalytic Converter -GX7- harness connector.
  • REMOVE: Engine/Motor Control Module -J623-.
  • CHECK: Oxygen Sensor 1 After Catalytic Converter -GX7- harness connector terminal 2 to the Engine/Motor Control Module -J623- harness connector T91 / 74 for resistance.
  • CHECK: Oxygen Sensor 1 After Catalytic Converter -GX7- harness connector terminal 3 to the Engine/Motor Control Module -J623- harness connector T91 / 29 for resistance.
  • CHECK: Oxygen Sensor 1 After Catalytic Converter -GX7- harness connector terminal 4 to the Engine/Motor Control Module -J623- harness connector T91 / 28 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω).
-- Were Values obtained?
-- YES: 
  • REPLACE: Oxygen Sensor 1 After Catalytic Converter -GX7-.
  • GO TO Step 6.
-- NO  :
  • PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component.
  • 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 6.
  • Final Procedure 
  • Perform a road test to verify repair.
-- Does the original DTC return?
-- YES: 
  • CHECK: Engine/Motor Control Module -J623- harness connector for any damaged, pushed out pins.
  • REPAIR: As necessary.
  • If all electrical connections are OK:
  • REPLACE: Engine/Motor Control Module -J623-.
  • Clear the DTC's. Refer to: DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
  • Repair is complete. Generate Readiness Code. Refer to: READINESS CODE .
  • Return vehicle to Customer.
-- NO  :
  • Perform the diagnostic procedure for any DTC's.
  • If no DTC's return, the repair is complete.
  • Return vehicle to customer.