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9 Ignition Off.
Connect the DRB to a functional Data Link Connector on another vehicle.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB, attempt to read trouble codes.
Did the DRB display ªNo Responseº?All
Ye s®Go To 10
No®Replace the initial vehicle's Powertrain Control Module.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
10 Ignition Off.
Substitute another DRB Adapter Cable.
Ignition on, Engine not running.
With the DRB, attempt to read trouble codes.
Did the DRB display ªNo Responseº?All
Ye s®Go To 11
No®Replace the DRB Adapter Cable.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
11 If there are no potential causes remaining, the Diagnostic Readout Box is assumed to
be defective.
View repair options.All
Repair
Have the DRB repaired or replaced.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
12 Ignition Off.
Disconnect the TP Sensor Connector.
Note: Check connector-Clean/repair as necessary.
Turn the ignition on.
With a voltage, measure the Throttle Position Sensor 5±volt Supply circuit.
Is the voltage above 6.0 volts?All
Ye s®Repair the open grounds at the Powertrain Control Module
Cavities 10 and 50.
Perform the Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A
No®Go To 13
13 Ignition Off.
Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module.
Note: Check connector-Clean/repair as necessary.
Turn the ignition on.
With a voltmeter, measure Fused Ignition Switch Output Circuit.
Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?All
Ye s®Go To 14
No®Repair the open Fused Ignition Switch Output Circuit (check
Ignition Switch Fuse in PDC).
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
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Symptom:
* CHECKING THE CAM AND CRANK SENSORS
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SECONDARY INDICATORS PRESENT
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1 Ignition On, Engine Not Running
Note: Address all trouble codes before continuing.
Note: Ensure PCM Connectors are secure.
With the DRB, read the secondary indicators while cranking the engine.
Were there any secondary indicators present while cranking the engine?All
Ye s®Refer to Symptom list for further diagnostic test.
No®Go To 2
2 Ignition On, Engine Not Running
With the DRB in Input/Output display, monitor the current CMP and CKP states.
Crank the engine for at least 15 seconds.
Does the DRB show current CKP state9present9while cranking?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Refer to symptom P-0340 NO CRANK REFERENCE SIGNAL AT
PCM in the DRIVEABILITY category.
3 Ignition On, Engine Not Running
With the DRB in Input/Output display, monitor the current CMP and CKP states.
Crank the engine for at least 15 seconds.
Does the DRB show current CMP state9present9while cranking?All
Ye s®Refer to symptom * CHECKING THE SECONDARY IGNITION
SYSTEM in the STARTING category.
No®Refer to symptom P-0340 NO CAM SIGNAL AT PCM in the
DRIVEABILITY category.
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Symptom:
* CHECKING THE SECONDARY IGNITION SYSTEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
GOOD SPARK AT SPARK PLUG #1
AUTO SHUTDOWN RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
AUTO SHUTDOWN RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
COIL SECONDARY CABLE DEFECTIVE
FUSED B(+) CIRCUIT OPEN
FUSED B(+) CIRCUIT OPEN
IGNITION COIL CONNECTOR OBSERVABLE DEFECT
IGNITION COIL CONNECTOR OBSERVABLE DEFECT
IGNITION COIL DEFECTIVE
IGNITION COIL SECONDARY CABLE #1 DEFECTIVE
IGNITION COIL SECONDARY CABLE #4 DEFECTIVE
SECONDARY IGNITION COMPONENT(S) DEFECTIVE
SPARK PLUG CABLE #1 DEFECTIVE
AUTO SHUTDOWN RELAY DEFECTIVE
AUTO SHUTDOWN RELAY DEFECTIVE
IGNITION COIL DEFECTIVE
IGNITION COIL DEFECTIVE (RESISTANCE OUT OF RANGE)
SPARK PLUG #1 OR #4 DEFECTIVE
GOOD SPARK AT SPARK PLUG #1
GOOD SPARK AT SPARK PLUG #1
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1 Ignition Off.
Disconnect the Spark Plug Cable at Spark Plug #1.
Connect the Cable to a Spark Tester.
Connect the Spark Tester to a good Ground.
Warning: Ensure that there are no Fuel or Fuel vapors present in or near
the Engine compartment before continuing with the test.
While cranking the Engine for 10 seconds, watch for spark.
Is there good spark?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Refer to Symptom list for further diagnostic tests.
No®Go To 2
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12 Ignition Off.
Disconnect the Ignition Coil Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Disconnect the ASD Relay.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using a Jumper Wire connect the ASD Relay Output Circuit to Ground at the
Ignition Coil Connector.
With an Ohmmeter mesaure the ASD Output Circuit for resistance to Ground at the
Relay.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Go To 13
No®Repair open ASD Relay Output Circuit.
Perform Powetrain Verification Test VER-1A.
13 Ignition Off.
Disconnect the ASD Relay.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Ignition On, Engine Not Running.
With a Voltmeter, measure the Fused B(+) Circuit cavity B in ASD Relay Connector.
Is the voltage above 10 volts?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Replace the Auto Shutdown Relay.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
No®Repair open Fused B+.
Perform Verification TEST VER-1A
14 Ignition Off.
Remove the Distributor Cap.
Is the Distributor Rotor loose?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Repair loose Distributor Rotor as necessary.
Perform Verification TEST VER-1A
No®Go To 15
15 If there are no potential causes remaining, the Distributor Drive System is assumed
to be defective.
View repair options.ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Repair
Repair the Distributor Drive System.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
16 Ignition Off.
Disconnect the Spark Plug Cable at Spark Plug #1.
Connect the Cable to a Spark Tester.
Connect the Spark Tester to a good Ground.
Warning: Ensure that there are no Fuel or Fuel vapors present in or near
the Engine compartment before continuing with the test.
While cranking the Engine for 10 seconds, watch for spark.
Is there good spark?ENGINE - 2.0L
and 2.4L I-4 DOHC
Ye s®Refer to Symptom list for further diagnostic tests.
No®Go To 17
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26 Ignition Off.
Disconnect the Spark Plug Cable at Spark Plug #1.
Connect the Cable to a Spark Tester.
Connect the Spark Tester to a good Ground.
Warning: Ensure that there are no Fuel or Fuel vapors present in or near
the Engine compartment before continuing with the test.
While cranking the Engine for 10 seconds, watch for spark.
Is there good spark?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV
Ye s®Refer to Symptom list for further diagnostic tests.
No®Go To 27
27 Ignition Off.
Disconnect the Spark Plug Cable at Spark Plug #2.
Connect the other end of the Cable to a Spark Tester.
Connect the Spark Tester to a good Ground.
Ensure that there are no fuel or fuel vapors present in or near the Engine
Compartment before continuing with the test.
While cranking the Engine for 10 seconds, watch for spark.
Is there good spark?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV
Ye s®Go To 28
No®Go To 29
28 Ignition Off.
Disconnect the Spark Plug Cable at Spark Plug #2.
Connect the other end of the Cable to a Spark Tester.
Connect the Spark Tester to a good Ground.
Ensure that there are no fuel or fuel vapors present in or near the Engine
Compartment before continuing with the test.
While cranking the Engine for 10 seconds, watch for spark.
Is there good spark?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV
Ye s®Replace Spark Plug Cable that was initially used to test for spark.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
No®Test Complete.
29 Ignition Off.
Disconnect the Ignition Coil Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Inspect Terminals.
Is any Terminal damaged, pushed out, or miswired?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV
Ye s®Repair Terminal(s) for damage, pushout, or miswiring.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
No®Go To 30
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