1998 ISUZU TROOPER check engine light

6E±74
ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
No Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
D06RW00006
Circuit Description
The ªCheck Engineº lamp (MIL) should always be
illuminated and steady with the ignition ªONº and the
engine stopped. Ignition feed voltage is supplied to the
MIL bulb through the meter fuse. The powertrain control
module (PCM) turns the MIL ªONº by grounding the MIL
driver circuit.
Diagnostic Aids
An intermittent MIL may be cased by a poor connection,
rubbed-through wire insulation, or a wire broken inside
the insulation. Check for the following items:

Inspect the PCM harness and connections for
improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or
damaged terminals, poor terminal-to-wire connection,
and damaged harness.

If the engine runs OK, check for a faulty light bulb, an
open in the MIL driver circuit, or an open in the
instrument cluster ignition feed.
If the engine cranks but will not run, check for an open
PCM ignition or battery feed, or a poor PCM to engine
ground.
Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the
Diagnostic Chart.
2. A ªNo MILº condition accompanied by a no-start
condition suggests a faulty PCM ignition feed or
battery feed circuit.
9. Using a test light connected to B+, probe each of the
PCM ground terminals to ensure that a good ground
is present. Refer to
PCM Terminal End View for
terminal locations of the PCM ground circuits.
12.In this step, temporarily substitute a known good
relay for the PCM relay. The horn relay is nearby,
and it can be verified as ªgoodº simply by honking
the horn. Replace the horn relay after completing
this step.

6E±75 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
17.This vehicle is equipped with a PCM which utilizes
an electrically erasable programmable read only
memory (EEPROM). When the PCM is replaced,
the new PCM must be programmed. Refer to
UBS
98 model year Immobilizer Workshop Manual.
No Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

StepActionValue(s)Ye sNo
1Was the ªOn-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Checkº
performed?
ÐGo to Step 2
Go to OBD
System
Check
2Attempt to start the engine.
Does the engine start?
ÐGo to Step 3Go to Step 6
3Check the meter fuse for the instrument cluster ignition
feed circuit.
Is the fuse OK?
ÐGo to Step 4Go to Step 16
4Ignition ªON,º probe the ignition feed circuit at the
cluster connector with a test light to ground.
Is the test light ªON?º
ÐGo to Step 5Go to Step 13
51. Ignition ªOFF.º
2. Disconnect the PCM.
3. Jumper the MIL driver circuit at the PCM connector
to ground.
4. Ignition ªON.º
Is the MIL ªON?º
ÐGo to Step 10Go to Step 11
6Check the PCM ignition feed and battery feed fuses (15
A engine fuse and 15 A PCM fuse).
Are both fuses OK?
ÐGo to Step 7Go to Step 15
71. Ignition ªOFF.º
2. Disconnect the PCM.
3. Ignition ªON.º
4. Probe the ignition feed circuit at the PCM harness
connector with a test light to ground.
Is the test light ªON?º
ÐGo to Step 8Go to Step 12
8Probe the battery feed circuit at the PCM harness
connector with a test light to ground.
Is the test light ªON?º
ÐGo to Step 9Go to Step 14
9Check for a faulty PCM ground connection.
Was a problem found?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 10
10Check for damaged terminals at the PCM.
Was a problem found?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 17
11Check for an open MIL driver circuit between the PCM
and the MIL.
Was a problem found?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 18
12Substitute a known ªgoodº relay for the PCM main
relay.
Was the malfunction fixed?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 13
13Repair the open in the ignition feed circuit.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ

6E±80
ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Circuit Description
The electronic Ignition system uses a coil-at-plug method
of spark distribution. In this type of ignition system, the
powertrain control module (PCM) triggers the correct
driver inside the ignition coil, which then triggers the
correct ignition coil based on the 58X signal received from
the crankshaft position sensor (CKP). The spark plug
connected to the coil fires when the ICM opens the ground
circuit for the coil's primary circuit.
During crank, the PCM monitors the CKP 58X signal. The
CKP signal is used to determine which cylinder will fire
first. After the CKP 58X signal has been processed by the
PCM, it will command all six injectors to allow a priming
shot of fuel for all the cylinders. After the priming, the
injectors are left ªOFFº during the next six 58X reference
pulses from the CKP. This allows each cylinder a chance
to use the fuel from the priming shot. During this waiting
period, a camshaft position (CMP) signal pulse will have
been received by the PCM. The CMP signal allows the
PCM to operate the injectors sequentially based on
camshaft position. If the camshaft position signal is not
present at start-up, the PCM will begin sequential fuel
delivery with a 1-in-6 chance that fuel delivery is correct.
The engine will run without a CMP signal, but will set a
DTC code.
Diagnostic Aids
An intermittent problem may be caused by a poor
connection, rubbed-through wire insulation or a wire
broken inside the insulation. Check for the following
items:

Poor connection or damaged harness ± Inspect the
PCM harness and connectors for improper mating,
broken locks, improperly formed or damaged
terminals, poor terminal-to-wire connection, and
damaged harness.

Faulty engine coolant temperature sensor ± Using
Tech 2, compare engine coolant temperature with
intake air temperature on a completely cool engine.
Engine coolant temperature should be within 10
C of
intake air temperature. If not, replace the ECT sensor.
Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the
Diagnostic Chart.
5. An obvious cause of low fuel pressure would be an
empty fuel tank.
6. The engine will easily start and run if a few injectors
are disabled. It is not necessary to test all injectors
at this time since this step is only a test to verify that
all of the injectors have not been disabled by fuel
contamination.
7. A blinking test light verifies that the PCM is
monitoring the 58X crankshaft reference signal and
is capable of activating the injectors. If there is an
open or shorted driver circuit, DTCs 201-206 should
be set.
19.By using a spark tester, each ignition coil's ability to
produce 25,000 volts is verified.
25.If there is an open or shorted driver circuit, DTCs
201-206 should be set. All six injector driver circuits
can be checked at one time without removing the
intake manifold if a 5-8840-2636-0 test light is
available. This is the alternative procedure:

With the ignition ªOFF,º disconnect the gray
connector located at the rear of the air filter, attached
to a bracket on the purge canister.

Connect test light 5-8840-2636-0 to the connector.
Do any of the light constantly illuminate or fail to blink
when the engine is cranked? If so, repair the short or
open circuit, or replace the PCM if indicated.
This procedure only tests the driver circuit as far as the
test connection, so step 31 is added to test the circuit all
the way to the injector.

6E±81 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Engine Cranks But Will Not Run

StepActionValue(s)Ye sNo
1Was the ªOn-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Checkº
performed?
ÐGo to Step 2
Go to OBD
System
Check
2Check the 15 A ignition coil fuse, the 15 A engine fuse,
and the 30 A PCM fuse.
Was a fuse blown?
ÐGo to Step 3Go to Step 4
3Check for a short to ground and replace the fuse.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
41. Ignition ªOFF,º install a fuel pressure gauge at the
test fitting on the fuel supply line in the engine
compartment. (Use a shop cloth to absorb any fuel
leakage while making the connection.)
2. Ignition ªON,º observe the fuel pressure.
Is the fuel pressure within the specified values, and
does it hold steady?
285-376 kPa
(43-55 psi)
Go to Step 6Go to Step 5
5Is any fuel pressure indicated?
Ð
Go to Fuel
System
Electrical TestGo to Fuel
System
Diagnosis
6Install an injector switch box to the injector test
connector, and attempt to operate the injector.
Did the fuel pressure drop when the injector is
operated?
ÐGo to Step 7Go to Step 12
7Install an injector test light at the #2 cylinder injector
harness connector.
Does the light blink when the engine is cranked?
ÐGo to Step 8Go to Step 18
81. Ignition ªON.º
2. While the coil connectors are disconnected, touch
each coil connector's ignition feed terminal with a
grounded test light (the ignition feed wire is black
with orange tracer).
Did the test light illuminate?
ÐGo to Step 10Go to Step 9
9Repair the open ignition feed circuit.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
10While the coil connectors are disconnected, touch
each connector's secondary ground terminal with a
test light to B+. (The ground wires are black.)
Did the test light illuminate at each coil connector?
ÐGo to Step 12Go to Step 11
11Repair the open secondary ground circuit.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
121. Test the fuel for contamination.
2. If a problem is found, clean the fuel system and
correct the contaminated fuel condition as
necessary. Replace the fuel filter and replace any
injectors that are not delivering fuel (see Injector
Balance Test).
Was a problem found?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 13

6E±83 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Engine Cranks But Will Not Run

 
StepNo Ye s Value(s) Action
201. At the PCM (female) side of the connector, connect
a test light between the ignition + terminal and one
of the injector driver circuits at the same connector.
2. Ignition ªON.º
3. Observe the test light, and repeat the test for each
injector driver circuit.
Did the test light stay on when checking any of the 6
injector driver circuits?
ÐGo to Step 21Go to Step 23
211. Ignition ªOFF,º disconnect the PCM.
2. Ignition ªON,º observe the test light.
Is the test light ªON?º
ÐGo to Step 22Go to Step 27
22Locate and repair the short to ground in the injector
driver circuit.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
231. Using the same test location as in step 20, connect
a test light between the ignition terminal and one of
the driver circuits.
2. Crank the engine and observe the test light.
3. Repeat for each injector driver circuit.
Did the light blink during the test for each circuit?
ÐGo to Step 25Go to Step 24
24Check for an open injector driver circuit.
Was a problem found?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 27
251. At the injector (male) side of the gray connector,
connect an ohmmeter between the ignition pin and
one of the driver circuit pins.
2. Check for continuity in the circuit.
3. Repeat for each injector circuit. The readings
should be approximately equal to the specified
value for injector resistance.
Was a problem found?
12.5 ohmsVerify repairGo to Step 8
26Repair the ignition feed circuit.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
27Replace the PCM.
IMPORTANT:The replacement PCM must be
programmed. Refer to
UBS 98model year Immobilizer
Workshop Manual.
Is the action complete?ÐVerify repairÐ
281. Raise the vehicle and disconnect the CKP sensor
harness.
2. Ignition ªON.º
3. With a test light to ground, probe the harness
ignition feed terminal.
Did the light illuminate?
ÐGo to Step 30Go to Step 29
29Check the ignition feed wire between the sensor and
the PCM for a short to ground or open circuit.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ

6E±84
ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Engine Cranks But Will Not Run

 
StepNo Ye s Value(s) Action
301. Ignition ªON.º
2. At the CKP harness connector, connect a test light
between the ignition and ground terminals.
Did the light illuminate?
ÐGo to Step 32Go to Step 31
31Check the sensor ground circuit for an open or short to
voltage.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
32Check the signal circuit between the sensor and the
PCM for a short to ground, short to voltage, or an open.
Was a problem found?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 33
33Replace the CKP sensor.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 27

6E±86
ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire and personal
injury:

It is necessary to relieve fuel system pressure
before connecting a fuel pressure gauge. Refer to
Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure, below.

A small amount of fuel may be released when
disconnecting the fuel lines. Cover fuel line
fittings with a shop towel before disconnecting, to
catch any fuel that may leak out. Place the towel in
an approved container when the disconnect is
completed.Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure
1. Remove the fuel cap.
2. Remove the fuel pump relay from the underhood
relay center.
3. Start the engine and allow it to stall.
4. Crank the engine for an additional 3 seconds.
Fuel Gauge Installation
1. Remove the shoulder fitting cap.
2. Install fuel gauge 5-8840-0378-0 to the fuel feed line
located in front of and above the right side valve train
cover .
3. Reinstall the fuel pump relay.
Fuel System Electrical Test

StepActionValue(s)Ye sNo
1Was the ªOn-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Checkº
performed?
ÐGo to Step 2
Go to OBD
System
Check
21. Read the ªCautionº above.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure and install the fuel
pump pressure gauge to the test fitting.
3. Use Tech 2 to command the fuel pump ªON.º
Is there an immediate pressure build-up which
indicates the pump is running?
ÐGo to Step 3Go to Step 4
31. Verify that the pump is not running by removing the
fuel filler cap and listening.
2. Command the pump ªONº with Tech 2.
Did the pump turn ªOFFº after 2 seconds?
Ð
Test
completed
Go to Step 12
41. Ignition ªOFF.º
2. Remove the fuel pump relay.
3. Using a test light connected to ground, probe the
battery feed to the relay.
Did the light illuminate?
ÐGo to Step 6Go to Step 5
5Repair short or open battery feed to fuel pump relay.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
61. Connect a test light between the two wires that
connect to the fuel pump relay pull-in coil.
2. Ignition ªON.º
Did the test light illuminate for 2 seconds and then turn
off?
ÐGo to Step 12Go to Step 7
71. With a test light connected to battery (±), probe the
fuel pump relay connector at the wire which runs
from the relay pull-in coil to the PCM.
2. Ignition ªON.º
Did the test light illuminate for 2 seconds and then turn
off?
ÐGo to Step 8Go to Step 9
8Locate and repair open in the fuel pump relay ground
circuit.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ

6E±87 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Fuel System Electrical Test

 
StepNo Ye s Value(s) Action
9Check for short or open between the PCM and the fuel
pump relay.
Was a problem found?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 10
101. Check the fuel pump relay circuit for a poor terminal
connection at the PCM.
2. If a problem is found, replace terminal as necessary.
Was a problem found?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 11
11Replace the PCM.
IMPORTANT:The replacement PCM must be
programmed. Refer to
UBS 98model year Immobilizer
Workshop Manual.
Is the action complete?ÐVerify repairÐ
121. Reconnect the fuel pump relay.
2. Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector at the
fuel tank.
3. Using a test light connected to ground, probe the
fuel pump feed wire (harness side).
4. Command the fuel pump ªONº with Tech 2.
Did the light illuminate for 2 seconds?
ÐGo to Step 15Go to Step 13
131. Honk the horn to verify that the horn relay is
functioning.
2. Substitute the horn relay for the fuel pump relay.
3. Leave the test light connected as in step 12.
4. Command the fuel pump ªONº with Tech 2.
Did the test light illuminate for 2 seconds when the fuel
pump was commanded ªON?º
ÐGo to Step 17Go to Step 14
141. Re-connect the horn relay in its proper location.
2. Check for a short circuit, blown fuse or open circuit
between the relay and the fuel tank.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
151. With the fuel pump electrical connector at the fuel
tank disconnected, connect a test light between the
feed wire and the ground wire (harness side).
2. Command the fuel pump ªONº with Tech 2.
Did the test light illuminate for 2 seconds?
ÐGo to Step 18Go to Step 16
16Repair the open circuit in the fuel pump ground wire.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
171. Re-connect the horn relay in its proper location.
2. Replace the fuel pump relay.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
18Replace the fuel pump.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ