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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.
  • 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.
-- Were Values obtained?
-- YES: 
  • CONDITION: May be 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 3.
  • REMOVE: Throttle Valve Control Module - GX3- far enough so that the harness connector terminals are accessible.
  • DISCONNECT: Throttle Valve Control Module - GX3- harness connector.
  • IGNITION: ON.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module - GX3- harness connector terminals 2 to 6 for voltage.
  • IGNITION: OFF.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: About 5.0 V.
-- Was Value obtained?
-- YES: 
  • GO TO: Step 4.
-- NO: 
  • GO TO: Step 5.
  • REMOVE: Engine/Motor Control Module - J623-.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module - GX3- harness connector terminal 1 to the Engine/Motor Control Module - J623- harness connector T105 / 31 for resistance.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module - GX3- harness connector terminal 3 to the Engine/Motor Control Module - J623- harness connector T105 / 45 for resistance.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module - GX3- harness connector terminal 4 to the Engine/Motor Control Module - J623- harness connector T105 / 10 for resistance.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module - GX3- harness connector terminal 5 to the Engine/Motor Control Module - J623- harness connector T105 / 46 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω).
-- Were Values obtained?
-- YES: 
  • REPLACE: Throttle Valve Control Module - GX3-.
  • 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.
  • REMOVE: Engine/Motor Control Module - J623-.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module - GX3- harness connector terminal 2 to the Engine/Motor Control Module - J623- harness connector T105 / 30 for resistance.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module - GX3- harness connector terminal 6 to the Engine/Motor Control Module - J623- harness connector T105 / 9 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω).
-- Were Values obtained?
-- YES: 
  • 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.