TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Ignition Off
Raise the Drive Wheels off the ground.
Warning: Be sure to keep hands and feet clear of rotating wheels.
Start Engine.
With DRB, read the Vehicle Speed Sensor.
Put Transmission on any forward gear.
Does the DRB show above zero MPH?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Go To 3
2 Ignition off.
Using the Schematic as a guide, inspect the Wiring and Connectors.
Were any problems found?ENGINE -2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Test Complete.
3 Ignition Off
Disconnect the VSS Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Key On
Using a Voltmeter, probe the 8-Volt Power Supply Circuit.
Is the voltage above 7.0 volts?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Repair the open 8-volt Supply Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
4 Ignition Off
Disconnect the VSS Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Key On.
Using a Voltmeter, Probe the Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal.
Is the voltage above 4.0 volts?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX
Ye s®Go To 5
No®Go To 11
5 Ignition Off
Disconnect the VSS Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Connect a jumper wire from the Sensor Signal to the Sensor Ground Circuit.
Key On
With the DRB, read the VSS Signal.
While observing display, tap other end of jumper to VSS Signal Circuit.
Does the display show more than 0 MPH?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX
Ye s®Go To 6
No®Go To 8
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6 Ignition Off
Remove the Vehicle Speed Sensor. Inspect the Speedometer Pinion Gear.
Is the Pinion Gear okay?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX
Ye s®Go To 7
No®Repair as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
7 If there are no potential causes remaining, the Vehicle Speed Sensor is assumed to be
defective.
View repair options.ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX
Repair
Replace the VSS.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
8 Ignition Off
Disconnect the VSS Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an Ohmmeter, measure between the Sensor Ground Circuit and Engine
Ground.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX
Ye s®Go To 9
No®Repair the open Sensor Ground Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
9 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Is any Terminal damaged, pushed out or miswired?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 10
10 If there are no potential causes remaining, the Powertrain Control Module is
assumed to be defective.
View repair options.ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX
Repair
Replace the PCM.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
11 Ignition Off
Disconnect the VSS Connector.
Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an Ohmmeter, measure the VSS Signal Circuit from the PCM to the VSS
Connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX
Ye s®Go To 12
No®Repair the open Speed Sensor Signal Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
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12 Ignition Off
Disconnect the VSS Connector.
Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
With the DRB in Ohmmeter mode, measure between the VSS Signal Circuit in the
Powertrain Control Module Connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?ENGINE -2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX
Ye s®Repair the Speed Sensor Signal Circuit for a short to ground.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 13
13 If there are no potential causes remaining, the Powertrain Control Module is
assumed to be defective.
View repair options.ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX Repair
Replace the Powertrain Control Module.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
14 Ignition Off
Raise the Drive Wheels off the ground.
Warning: Be sure to keep hands and feet clear of rotating wheels.
Start Engine.
With DRB, read the Vehicle Speed Sensor.
Put Transmission on any forward gear.
Does the DRB show above zero MPH?ENGINE -2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX
Ye s®Go To 15
No®Go To 16
15 Ignition off.
Using the Schematic as a guide, inspect the Wiring and Connectors.
Were any problems found?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Test Complete.
16 Ignition On, Engine Not Running
With the DRB, read the EATX Trouble Codes.
Are any codes P0731- P0734, P0736, P0715, P0720, P1794 present or Pinion Factor
not programmed?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX Ye s®Refer to the symptom list for problems related to Transmission.
No®Go To 17
17 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Transmission Control Module.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Connect a Jumper Wire to the VSS Signal Circuit.
Key on.
With the DRB, read the VSS Signal.
While observing display, tap the other end of Jumper to ground.
Does the display show above zero MPH?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX
Ye s®Go To 18
No®Go To 25
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18 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Transmission Control Module.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an Ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the Output Speed Sensor
Circuit at the TCM Connector and Ground.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX
Ye s®Go To 19
No®Go To 21
19 Ignition off.
Disconnect the Transmission Control Module.
Disconnect the Output Speed Sensor.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an Ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the Output Speed Sensor
Circuit at the TCM Connector and Ground.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX
Ye s®Repair the Output Speed Sensor Circuit for a short to ground.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 20
20 If there are no potential causes remaining, the Output Speed Sensor is assumed to be
defective.
View repair options.ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX
Repair
Replace the Output Speed Sensor.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
21 Ignition Off
Disconnect theTransmission Control Module.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an Ohmmeter, measure between the Speed Sensor Ground Circuit and the
Output Speed Sensor Circuit at the TCM Connector..
Is the resistance between 300.0 and 1200.0 ohms?ENGINE -2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX
Ye s®Replace the Transmission Control Module, reprogram Pinion
Factor, and perform quick learn procedure.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 22
22 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Transmission Control Circuit.
Disconnect the Output Speed Sensor.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an Ohmmeter, measure the Speed Sensor Ground Circuit from the TCM to the
Output Speed Sensor.
Is the resistance under 5.0 ohms?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX
Ye s®Go To 23
No®Repair the open Speed Sensor Ground Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
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23 Ignition off.
Disconnect the Transmission Control Module.
Disconnect the Output Speed Sensor.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an Ohmmeter, measure the Output Speed Sensor (OSS) from the TCM to the
OSS.
Is the resistance under 5.0 ohms?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX
Ye s®Go To 24
No®Repair the open Output Speed Sensor Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
24 If there are no potential causes remaining, the Output Speed Sensor is assumed to be
defective.
View repair options.ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX
Repair
Replace the Output Speed Sensor.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
25 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Transmission Control Module.
Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an Ohmmeter, measure between the VSS Signal Circuit and ground.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX
Ye s®Repair the Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal Circuit for a short to
ground.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 26
26 Ignition off.
Disconnect the Transmission Control Module.
Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
With an Ohmmeter, measure the VSS Signal Circuit from the PCM to the TCM.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX
Ye s®Go To 27
No®Repair the open Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
27 If there are no potential causes remaining, the Powertrain Control Module is
assumed to be defective.
View repair options.ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX
Repair
Replace the Powertrain Control Module.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
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Symptom:
P-1195 SLOW 1/1 O2S DURING CATALYST MONITOR
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P-1195 SLOW 1/1 O2S DURING CATALYST MONITOR
When Monitored: With the engine running, coolant greater than 76 deg C (170 deg F),
open throttle, steady to slight increasing vehicle speed > 28 Km/h (18 mph) < 88 Km/h (55
mph), with a light load on the engine, for a period no less than five minutes.
Set Condition: The upstream oxygen sensor signal voltage is switching from below 0.39
volt to above 0.6 volt and back fewer times than required.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
OXYGEN SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
1/1 OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTOR OBSERVABLE DEFECT
1/1 OXYGEN SENSOR DEFECTIVE
ENGINE FLUID CONSUMPTION
EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAKING
PCM CONNECTOR OBSERVABLE DEFECT
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Start Engine
Note: Check the Exhaust for excessive smoke caused by oil or coolant
consumption.
Is there an oil or coolant consumption condition present?All
Ye s®Repair engine mechanical as necessary, and replace Upstream O2
Sensor.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 2
2 Start Engine
Check the Exhaust System for leaks between Engine and Catalytic Converter.
Is there any Exhaust leak?All
Ye s®Repair or replace leaking Exhaust parts as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 3
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3 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Upstream Oxygen Sensor Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an Ohmmeter, measure the resistance from the O2 Sensor Ground Circuit to
a good ground.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Repair the open Sensor Ground Circuit to the Upstream Oxygen
Sensor.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
4 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Upstream Oxygen Sensor Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Inspect the Connectors and Terminals.
Is any Terminal damaged, pushed out or miswired?All
Ye s®Repair or replace as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 5
5 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Inspect the Connector.
Is the Connector condition OK?All
Ye s®Go To 6
No®Repair as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
6 If there are no potential causes remaining, the Upstream Oxygen Sensor is assumed
to be defective.
View repair options.All
Repair
Replace the Upstream Oxygen Sensor.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
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Symptom:
P-1294 TARGET IDLE NOT REACHED
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P-1294 TARGET IDLE NOT REACHED
When Monitored: Engine idling more than 2.8 seconds and coolant temp greater than 70
degrees C (160 degrees F). For an automatic transmission, in drive mode. There must not
be a MAP Sensor or TP Sensor or speed sensor trouble code.
Set Condition: Engine idle is > 200 RPM above target idle speed or less than 100 RPM
below target idle speed for 20 seconds. Two consecutive failures in a row will store this
trouble code.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ENG VACUUM HOSES AND COMPONENTS LEAKS
THROTTLE BODY DEFECTIVE
THROTTLE PLATE/LINKAGE NOT IN CORRECT POS
IAC WIRING HARNESS INTERMITTENT DEFECT
IAC WIRING HARNESS OBSERVABLE DEFECTIVE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Ignition Off
Does the engine exhibit a start and stall condition?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Go To 4
2 Ignition Off
Perform minimum air flow test that is described in the service information.
Is the idle RPM within the range shown in the chart?All
Ye s®Test Complete.
No®Go To 3
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