ci
rcuit includes the EMS fuse box,
fuse 05, and the fuel injection relay. For additional information,
refer to the wiring diagrams. CLEAR DTC. TEST the system for normal operation.
A4: CHECK
THE INJECTOR GROUND
CIRCUIT FOR HIGH RESISTANCE
Turn the ignition swi
tch to the OFF
position.
1
Di
sconnect the battery negative terminal.
2
D
isconnect the ECM electrical connector, (EM15, vehi
cles with AJ26 engine, EM84, vehicles with AJ27
engine).
3
Meas
ure the resistance between the relevant injector harness electrical connector (IJ03 to IJ10,
vehicles with AJ26 engine, PI07 to PI14, vehicles with AJ27 engine), pin 01 and the ECM electrical
connector, pins as follows -
Vehicles with AJ26 engine:
Cy
l 1 IJ03, pin 01 (BU) and EM15, pin 07
Cy
l 2 IJ07, pin 01 (BU) and EM15, pin 18
Cy
l 3 IJ04, pin 01 (BN) and EM15, pin 17
Cy
l 4 IJ08, pin 01 (BN) and EM15, pin 05
Cy
l 5 IJ05, pin 01 (BG) and EM15, pin 16
Cy
l 6 IJ09, pin 01 (BG) and EM15, pin 04
Cy
l 7 IJ06, pin 01 (BW) and EM15, pin 06
Cy
l 8 IJ10, pin 01 (BW) and EM15, pin 15
Vehicles with AJ27 engine:
Cy
l 1 PI07, pin 01 (B
G) and EM84, pin 02
Cy
l 2 PI11, pin 01 (BW) and EM84, pin 06
Cy
l 3 PI08, pin 01 (BO) and EM84, pin 21
Cy
l 4 PI12, pin 01 (BW) and EM84, pin 04
Cy
l 5 PI09, pin 01 (B
G) and EM84, pin 14
Cy
l 6 PI13, pin 01 (BO) and EM84, pin 03
Cy
l 7 PI10, pin 01 (BW) and EM84, pin 05
Cy
l 8 PI14, pin 01 (BR) and EM84, pin 13
4
Is th
e resistance greater than 5 ohms?
Yes REPAIR the circuit between the relevant injector harness electrical connector pin 01 and the engine
control module electrical connecto r. For additional information, refer to the wiring diagrams. CLEAR
the DTC. TEST the system for normal operation.
No GO to A5
.
A5: CHECK
THE INJECTOR GROUND CI
RCUIT FOR SHORT CIRCUIT TO BATTERY
R
econnect the battery negative terminal.
1
Meas
ure the voltage between the relevant injector harness electrical connector (IJ03 to IJ10, vehicles
with AJ26 engine, PI07 to PI14, vehicles with AJ27 engine), pin 01 and GROUND.
2
Is th
e voltage greater than 3 volts?
Yes REPAIR the short circuit. For addi tional information, refer to the wiring diagrams. CLEAR the DTC.
TEST the system for normal operation.
No GO to A6
.
A6: CHECK
THE INJECTOR GROUND CI
RCUIT FOR SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND
Meas
ure the resistance between the relevant injector harness electrical connector (IJ03 to IJ10,
vehicles with AJ26 engine, PI07 to PI14, vehicles with AJ27 engine), pin 01 and GROUND.
1
Is
the resistance less than 10,000 ohms?
Yes REPAIR the short circuit. For addi tional information, refer to the wiring diagrams. CLEAR the DTC.
TEST the system for normal operation.
No Contact dealer technical support for advice on possible ECM failure.
P
INPOINT TEST B : DTC P0460; FUEL
LEVEL SENSE SIGNAL PERFORMANCE
TE
ST
CONDITIONS
D
ETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
B1: CHECK
THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REFERENCE GROUND
Di
sconnect the fuel level sensor electrical connector, BT15.
1
Measure t
he resistance
between BT15 and GROUND.
2
Is the res
istance greater than 5 ohms?
Yes GO to B2
.
No
GO to B3
.
B2: CHECK THE FUEL
LEVEL SENSOR REFERE
NCE GROUND CIRCUIT FOR HIGH RESISTANCE
Disc
onnect the instrument cluster electrical connector, FC25.
1
Meas
ure t
he resistance between FC25, pin 14 (RW) and BT15 (RW).
2
Is the res
istance greater than 5 ohms?
Yes REPAIR the high resistance circui t. For additional information, refer to the wiring diagrams. CLEAR
the DTC. TEST the system for normal operation.
No GO to B3
.
B3: CHECK THE FUEL
LEVEL SENSOR (EMPTY)
Di
sc
onnect the fuel level sensor electrical connectors, BT14 and BT15.
1
Empty the fuel
tank. 2
Measure t
he resistance between the
fuel level sensor connections.
3
Is t
he resistance 900 ohms?
Yes GO to B4
.
No
INST
ALL a new fuel level sensor.
REFER to Section 310
-0 1
Fuel Tank and Lines
.
CLEAR t h
e DTC. TEST the system for normal operation.
B4:
CHECK
THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (FULL)
Fi
ll
the fuel tank.
1
Meas
ure t
he resistance between the
fuel level sensor connections.
2
Is
the resistance 80 ohms?
Yes GO to B5
.
No
INST
ALL a new fuel level sensor.
REFER to Section 310
-0 1
Fuel Tank and Lines
.
CLEAR t h
e DTC. TEST the system for normal operation.
B
5
: CHECK THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR SIGNAL WIRE FOR HIGH RESISTANCE
Di
sc
onnect the instrument cluster electrical connector, FC25.
1
Meas
ure t
he resistance between FC25, pin 13 (BW) and BT14 (BW).
2
Is th
e res
istance greater than 5 ohms?
Yes REPAIR the high resistance circui t. For additional information, refer to the wiring diagrams. CLEAR
the DTC. TEST the system for normal operation.
No INSTALL a new instrument cluster.
REFER to Section 413
-01
Instrume
nt Cluster
.
CLEAR t h
e DTC. TEST the system for normal operation.
P
INPOINT TEST C : DTC P1646; FU
EL PUMP 2 (SC) RELAY MALFUNCTION
•
NO
TE: This DTC applies only to the
supercharged system fuel pump 2.
TES
T
CONDITIONS
D E
TAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
C
1
: CHECK THE FUEL PUMP 2 RELAY POWER SUPPLY
R
e
move the fuel pump 2 relay.
1
Turn the ignition swi
t
ch to the
ON position.
2
Meas
ure t
he voltage between the
relay base, pin 01 and GROUND.
3
Is the volt
age less than 10 volts?
Yes REPAIR the circuit between the rela y base, pin 01 and battery. This circuit includes the trunk fuse
box, the ignition positive relay, and the high power protection module. For additional information,
refer to the wiring diagrams. CLEAR the DTC. TEST the system for normal operation.
No GO to C2
.
Th
e starter drive plate is attached to the rear of the crankshaft by eight bolts.
Timing Disc
A timing disc, for the engine speed sensor, is spot-w elded to the front face of the starter drive plate.
Starter Drive Plate
Engine Igni
tion -
Engine Ignition
Description an
d Operation
I
gnition coil and spark plug reference
Any positional r
eferences are base
d upon the following convention:
viewing from the driving position, the right-hand cylinder bank is designated bank 1 (A on circuit diagrams) and the left-
hand cylinder bank as bank 2 (B on circuit diagrams).
The cylinder bores of each bank are number ed 1 to 4, from the front of the vehicle.
Ig
nition System
Th
e ignition system provides timing cont
rol in accordance with the engine mana gement strategy and powertrain sensor
inputs; the system consists of:
engine
control module
igni
tion coils supply relay
ignit
ion control modules
igni
tion coils
spark plu
gs
Engine Control Module (ECM)
pr
ovides triggering for the ignition control modules
to control individual firing of the spark plugs
supplies ground for
the igni
tion coils supply relay
I
gnition Coils Supply Relay
The
ignition coils supply relay is located
in the engine and transmission control mo dule compartment; refer to Relay Details
in Electrical Wiring and Circuit Protection, Section 418-01.
The ECM switches a ground to the coil of the ignition coils supply relay; the relay energizes and switches a 12v supply to the
ignition control modules and the ignition coils.
I
gnition Control Modules
• NO
TE: When performing electrical voltag
e or resistance tests, always use a digital multimeter (DMM) accurate to 3
decimal places, and with an up-t o-date calibration certificate. When testing resistance, always take the resistance of the
DMM leads into account.
• NOTE: Check and rectify basic faults before beginning diagnostic ro utines involving pinpoint tests.
Sym
ptom Chart
Sy
m
ptom
Possib
l
e source
Acti
o
n
Engine
cranks, but does
not fire
Secu
rit
y system /Immobiliser
engaged
Harness Fue l
system
ECM fault
Contact deal er techni
cal support for
information on security system. Check fuel
system pressure,
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check
(310
-
00 Fuel System - Genera l Information, General
Procedures).
For ECM tests,
REFER to: Electronic Engine Controls
(303
-14
Electronic Engine Co ntrols, Diagnosis and
Testing).
Engine cranks and
fi
res, but will not
start
Fu
el pump relay
Fuel
pump
Cyl
i
nder compression loss
(short-term. Refer to bulletin; 303-52)
Engine coolan t
temperature
(ECT) sensor
Spark plugs fouled, gapp
ed
incorrectly
Ignition coil fail
ure(s)
Check f
o
r water ingress into
spark plug wells
HT sho rt to ground (tracking)
check rubber
boots for
cracks/damage
Fo
r fuel pump relay tests,
REFER to: Fuel Charging and Controls
(303
-04
Fuel Charging and Controls, Diagnosis and Testing).
Check fuel pressure,
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check
(310
-
00 Fuel System - Genera l Information, General
Procedures).
For compression loss, REFER to the technical service bulletins. For ECT sensor tests,
REFER to: Electronic Engine Controls
(303
-14
Electronic Engine Co ntrols, Diagnosis and
Testing).
For spark plug tests, GO to Pinpoint Test B.
.
For ign i
tion system tests, GO to Pinpoint Test
A.
.
Diff
icult to start cold
Batt
ery Fuel
pump
Cyl
i
nder compression loss
(short-term. Refer to bulletin; 303-52)
Spark plugs fouled, gapp
ed
incorrectly
F o
r battery information,
REFER to: Battery and Cables
(414
-01 Battery,
Mounting and Cables, Description and Operation).
Check fuel pressure.
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check
(310
-
00 Fuel System - Genera l Information, General
Procedures).
For compression loss, REFER to the technical service bulletins. For spark plug tests, GO to
Pinpoint Test B.
. For ig
nition system tests, GO
to Pinpoint Test A.
.
Diff
icult to start hot
Roc
h
ester valve
Injec
t
or leak
Purge
val
ve
Fue
l
pump
Engine coolan
t
temperature
(ECT) sensor
F or R
ochester
valve test,
REFER to: Electronic Engine Controls
(303
-14
Electronic Engine Co ntrols, Diagnosis and
Testing).
For injector leak test, REFER to technical
service bulletins. Check fuel pressure. For evaporative emissions components,
REFER to: Evaporative Emissions
(303
-13
Evaporative Emissions, Diagnosis and Testing).
For ECT sensor tests,
REFER to: Electronic Engine Controls
(303
-14
Electronic Engine Co ntrols, Diagnosis and
Testing).
D iff
icult to start after hot soak
(vehicle standing after engine has reached operating temperature)
Roc h
ester valve
Injec
t
or leak
Purge
val
ve
Fue
l
pump
Engine coolan
t
temperature
(ECT) sensor
F or R
ochester
valve test,
REFER to: Electronic Engine Controls
(303
-14
Electronic Engine Co ntrols, Diagnosis and
Testing).
For injector leak test, REFER to technical service bulletins. Check fuel pressure,
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check
(310
-
00 Fuel System - Genera l Information, General
Procedures).
F
or evaporative emissions components,
REFER to: Evaporative Emissions
(30
3-13
Evaporative Emissions, Diagnosis and Testing).
For ECT sensor tests,
REFER to: Electronic Engine Controls
(30
3-14
Electronic Engine Co ntrols, Diagnosis and
Testing).
Engine stalls
soon after start
F
uel pump relay
ECM relay
Harness damage Fue
l pump
Engine coolan
t temperature
(ECT) sensor
Fue
l lines
F
uel pressure regulator
Air leakage
Check f
or DTCS. For fuel pump and ECM relay
tests,
REFER to: Fuel Charging and Controls
(30
3-04
Fuel Charging and Controls, Diagnosis and Testing).
Check fuel pressure.
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check
(31
0-
00 Fuel System - Genera l Information, General
Procedures).
For ECT sensor tests,
REFER to: Electronic Engine Controls
(30
3-14
Electronic Engine Co ntrols, Diagnosis and
Testing).
For fuel line information,
REFER to: Fuel Tank and Lines
(31
0-01 Fuel
Tank and Lines, Description and Operation).
For fuel pressure regulator,
REFER to: Fuel Charging and Controls
(30
3-04
Fuel Charging and Controls, Diagnosis and Testing).
For intake system information,
REFER to: Intake Air Distribution and Filtering
(30
3-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering,
Description and Operation).
Engine hesi
tates/poor acceleration
Fue
l pump
Air leakage
F
uel pressure regulator
Fue
l lines
Harness damage Throttl
e sensors
Throttl
e motor
Spark
plugs fouled, gapped
incorrectly
Ignition coil
failure(s)
Check f
or water ingress into
spark plug wells
HT sho
rt to ground (tracking)
check rubber boots for cracks/damage
Exhaus
t gas recirculation (EGR)
(SC only)
Chec
k fuel pressure,
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check
(31
0-
00 Fuel System - Genera l Information, General
Procedures).
For intake system information,
REFER to: Intake Air Distribution and Filtering
(30
3-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering,
Description and Operation). For fuel pressure regulator,
REFER to: Fuel Charging and Controls
(30
3-04
Fuel Charging and Controls, Diagnosis and Testing).
For fuel lines information,
REFER to: Fuel Tank and Lines
(31
0-01 Fuel
Tank and Lines, Description and Operation).
For throttle position se nsor and throttle motor
relay tests,
REFER to: Electronic Engine Controls
(30
3-14
Electronic Engine Co ntrols, Diagnosis and
Testing).
For spark plug tests, GO to Pinpoint Test B.
.
For ign
ition system tests, GO to Pinpoint Test
A.
. F
or EGR information,
REFER to: Engine Emission Control
(30
3-08
Engine Emission Cont rol, Description and
Operation).
Engine ba
ckfires
Fue
l pump
Fue
l lines
Air leakage
Mass ai
r flow (MAF) sensor
Spark plugs
Check f
or water ingress into
spark plug wells
HT sho
rt to ground (tracking)
check rubber boots for cracks/damage
Chec
k fuel pressure,
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check
(31
0-
00 Fuel System - Genera l Information, General
Procedures).
For fuel pump and lines,
REFER to: Fuel Tank and Lines
(31
0-01 Fuel
Tank and Lines, Description and Operation).
For intake system,
REFER to: Intake Air Distribution and Filtering
(30
3-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering,
Description and Operation). For MAF sensor tests,
Driver Information
Chart
•
NOTE: Use this table to identify DTCs associated with the me
ssage center display, then refer to the DTC index for possible
sources and actions.
REF E
R to:
Electronic Engine Controls
(303
-14
Electronic Engine Co ntrols, Diagnosis and
Testing).
For spark plug tests, GO to Pinpoint Test B.
.
For ign i
tion system tests, GO to Pinpoint Test
A.
.
Engine s
urges
Air leakage
Fue
l
pump
Fue
l
lines
Mass ai
r fl
ow (MAF) sensor
Harness damage Throttl
e
sensors
Throttl
e
motor
Spark plugs
Check fo
r water ingress into
spark plug wells
HT short to ground (tracking) check rubber
boots for
cracks/damage
Fo r
intake system,
REFER to: Intake Air Distribution and Filtering
(30 3
-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering,
Description and Operation). Check fuel pressure,
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check
(310
-
00 Fuel System - Genera l Information, General
Procedures).
For fuel pump and lines,
REFER to: Fuel Tank and Lines
(310
-01 Fuel
Tank and Lines, Description and Operation).
For MAF sensor, throttle position sensor and
throttle motor relay tests,
REFER to: Electronic Engine Controls
(303
-14
Electronic Engine Co ntrols, Diagnosis and
Testing).
For spark plug tests, GO to Pinpoint Test B.
.
For ign i
tion system tests, GO to Pinpoint Test
A.
.
Engine detonates/k
nocks
Fue
l
lines
F
u
el pressure regulator
Air leakage
Mass air fl
ow (MAF) sensor
O
xygen senso
rs
Fue
l
pump
F
o
r fuel lines,
REFER to: Fuel Tank and Lines
(310
-01 Fuel
Tank and Lines, Description and Operation).
For fuel pressure regulator,
REFER to: Fuel Charging and Controls
(303
-04
Fuel Charging and Controls, Diagnosis and Testing).
For intake system,
REFER to: Intake Air Distribution and Filtering
(30 3
-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering,
Description and Operation).
For MAF sensor and oxyg en sensor tests,
REFER to: Electronic Engine Controls
(303
-14
Electronic Engine Co ntrols, Diagnosis and
Testing).
Check fuel pressure,
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check
(310
-
00 Fuel System - Genera l Information, General
Procedures).
No t
hrottle response
Throttl
e
sensors
Throttl
e
motor
Fo
r th
rottle position sensor tests, throttle
motor relay tests,
REFER to: Electronic Engine Controls
(303
-14
Electronic Engine Co ntrols, Diagnosis and
Testing).
Poor throttle responseThrottl e
sensors
Throttl
e
motor
Air leakage Mass air fl
ow (MAF) sensor
F
or throttl
e position se
nsor and throttle motor
relay tests,
REFER to: Electronic Engine Controls
(303
-14
Electronic Engine Co ntrols, Diagnosis and
Testing).
For intake system,
REFER to: Intake Air Distribution and Filtering
(30 3
-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering,
Description and Operation). For MAF sensor tests,
REFER to: Electronic Engine Controls
(303
-14
Electronic Engine Co ntrols, Diagnosis and
Testing).
Diagnostic Trouble Code (D
TC) Index
Pinpoint Tests
Fue
l lines
Harness damage
Throttl
e sensors
Throttl
e motor
Spark plugs
fouled
Ignition coil
failure(s)
HT sho
rt to ground (tracking) check
rubber boots for cracks/damage
Exhaus
t gas recirculation (EGR)
F
or air intake syst
em information,
REFER to Section 303
-12
Intake Air
Distribu
tion and Filtering
.
F
or fuel pressure
regulator tests,
REF
ER to Section 303
-04
Fuel
Charging and Con
trols
.
F
or fuel line information,
REFER to Section 310
-01
Fuel Tank
and Lines.
F
or throttle sensor
circuit tests,
REFER to Section 303
-14
Electronic
Engine
Controls
.
Fo
r throttle motor
circuit tests,
REFER to Section 303
-04
Fuel
Charging and Con
trols
.
For ign
ition system tests,
REFER to Section 303
-07
Engine
Ignition.
Inspe
ct EGR components, for circuit
tests, GO to Pinpoint Test A.
.
DT
C
De
scription
Possib
le Source
Acti
on
P0400Exhaus
t gas
recirculation (EGR) flow malfunction
EGR
valve connector pins high
resistance
EGR pipe/exhaust manifold leak EGR pipe block
ed
EGR val
ve stuck open/closed,
blocked
EGR
valve failure
Check the EGR pi
pe, valve and manifold for
leaks/blockages. Check the EGR valve function.
For EGR valve circuit tests,GO to Pinpoint Test A.
.
P0405Exhaus
t gas
recirculation (EGR) drive
circuits open circuit
EGR valve power supply circuit o
pen circuit
EGR valve t
o ECM drive circuit
pair - EGR pins 1/3, 4/6 open circuit, high resistance
EGR val
ve failure (stepper motor
open circuit)
F
or EGR valve circuit tests,GO to Pinpoint Test
A.
.
P0406Exhaus
t gas
recirculation (EGR) drive
circuits short circuit
EGR valve t
o ECM drive circuit
pair - EGR pins 1/3, 4/6 short
circuit to ground or high voltage
EGR val
ve failure (stepper motor
short circuit)
F
or EGR valve circuit tests,GO to Pinpoint Test
A.
.
P
INPOINT TEST A : DTC P0400, P0405; EGR VALV
E FLOW MALFUNCTION/DRIVE CIRCUITS OPEN
CIRCUIT
TE
ST
CONDITIONS
D
ETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
A1: CHECK
THE EMS POWER SU
PPLIES TO THE EGR VALVE
D
isconnect the EGR valve electrical connector, PI34.
1
Turn the ignition swi
tch to the ON
position.
2
Make sure the EMS re lay i
s energized.
Vehicles with AJ26 engine:
Me
asure the voltage between PI34, pins 02 and 05 (WP) and GROUND
Vehicles with AJ27 engine:
Me
asure the voltage between PI34, pins 02 and 05 (WU) and GROUND
3
Is th
e voltage at either pin less than 10 volts?
Yes