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12 Engine Off.
Connect a suitable engine analyzer to the engine.
Allow the Engine to idle.
NOTE: If the Engine will not idle, maintain a constant RPM above idle.
NOTE: Set the scope to read display or parade pattern.
Remove any spark plug wire.
Observe the Secondary KV Line.
Is the open secondary voltage at least 25 KV?All
Ye s®Go To 13
No®Replace the Ignition Coil.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A2.
13 Engine Off.
Connect a suitable engine analyzer to the engine.
Allow the Engine to idle.
NOTE: If the Engine will not idle, maintain a constant RPM above idle.
NOTE: Set the scope to read display or parade pattern.
Follow the equipment manufacturer's procedure for pattern analysis.
Is the secondary ignition pattern OK?All
Ye s®Go To 14
No®Repair the indicated component in the Secondary Ignition Sys-
tem.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A2.
14 The following are possible causes for mis-fire:
Injector harness connectors, ignition coil circuit, spark plug, mechanical engine
problem, PCM power grounds, irregular cam and crank signal, injectors, restricted
exhaust, intake restriction, PCM, Evap System, EGR System, damaged trigger
wheel, and
accessory drive belts.
Do any of the above causes exist?All
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A2.
No®Go To 15
15The following additional items should be checked as possible mechanical
problems:
ENGINE VACUUM - must be at least 13 inches in neutral
ENGINE VALVE TIMING - must be within specifications
ENGINE COMPRESSION - must be within specifications
ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM - must be free of any restrictions
ENGINE PCV SYSTEM - must flow freely
ENGINE DRIVE SPROCKETS - must be properly positioned
TORQUE CONVERTER STALL SPEED - must be within specifications
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER - no internal vacuum leaks
FUEL - must be free of contamination
FUEL INJECTOR - plugged or restricted injector; control wire not connected to
correct injector
Are there any engine mechanical problems?All
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A2.
No®Test Complete.
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
12 Engine Off.
Connect a suitable engine analyzer to the engine.
Allow the Engine to idle.
NOTE: If the Engine will not idle, maintain a constant RPM above idle.
NOTE: Set the scope to read display or parade pattern.
Follow the equipment manufacturer's procedure for pattern analysis.
Is the secondary ignition pattern OK?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV
Ye s®Go To 13
No®Repair the indicated component in the Secondary Ignition Sys-
tem.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A2.
13 With the DRB, read the FREEZE FRAME DATA.
Use the freeze frame data and attempt to determine the cause of the misfire.
In the FREEZE FRAME, is the ENGINE RPM over 3000 and the operating temp
normal?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV
Ye s®Lab scope cam and crank sensor, check valve timing, running
vacuum test.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A2.
No®Go To 14
14The following additional items should be checked as possible mechanical
problems:
ENGINE VACUUM - must be at least 13 inches in neutral
ENGINE VALVE TIMING - must be within specifications
ENGINE COMPRESSION - must be within specifications
ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM - must be free of any restrictions
ENGINE PCV SYSTEM - must flow freely
ENGINE DRIVE SPROCKETS - must be properly positioned
TORQUE CONVERTER STALL SPEED - must be within specifications
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER - no internal vacuum leaks
FUEL - must be free of contamination
FUEL INJECTOR - plugged or restricted injector; control wire not connected to
correct injector
Are there any engine mechanical problems?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A2.
No®Go To 15
15 The following are other possible causes for mis-fire:
Injector harness connectors, ignition coil circuit, spark plug, mechanical engine
problem, PCM power grounds, irregular cam and crank signal, injectors, restricted
exhaust, intake restriction, PCM, Evap System, EGR System, damaged trigger
wheel, and
accessory drive belts.
Do any of the above causes exist?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A2.
No®Test Complete.
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Symptom:
P-0500 NO VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P-0500 NO VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
When Monitored: For 3 Speed: With engine running, transmission not in park or neutral,
brakes not applied, engine rpm greater than 1500. For 4 Speed: With the engine running,
transmission not in park or neutral, brakes not applied, engine rpm greater than 1500.
Set Condition: For 3 Speed: No signal from the vehicle speed sensor for more than 11
seconds for 2 consecutive trips. For 4 Speed: No signal from the vehicle speed sensor (TCM)
is present for more than 11 seconds for 2 consecutive trips.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ELECTRONIC AUTO TRANSAXLE TROUBLE CODES PRESENT
8-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN
PCM DEF (NO VSS SIGNAL CKT)
PCM TERMINAL DEFECTIVE
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT WIRING HARNESS OBSERVABLE DEFECT
PINION GEAR DEFECTIVE
OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT OPEN
OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN
VSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR DEFECTIVE
OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR DEFECTIVE (RES > 5.0)
PCM DEFECTIVE (NO VSS SIGNAL CKT)
PCM DEFECTIVE (NO VSS SIGNAL CKT)
TCM DEFECTIVE (VSS SIG CKT)
VSS DEFECTIVE
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Symptom:
P-0703 BRAKE SWITCH STUCK PRESSED OR RELEASED
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P-0703 BRAKE SWITCH STUCK PRESSED OR RELEASED
When Monitored: With engine running. The PCM expects the signal to be high for 16
cycles while it monitors the brake switch signal during accel and decel modes.
Set Condition: After the vehicle speed increases, the PCM must accumulate 6 seconds
while delta throttle voltage is above 0.02 volt. The count is reset to zero whenever the
brake switch indicates a low signal.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
BRAKE SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
BRAKE SWITCH INTERNAL SHORT
BRAKE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN
BRAKE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
PCM CONNECTOR OBSERVABLE DEFECT
PCM DEF (VOLTAGE HIGH)
PCM DEF (VOLTAGE LOW)
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Brake Switch Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Key on.
With a Voltmeter, measure the Brake Switch Sense Circuit at the Brake Switch
Connector.
Is the voltage above 9.0 volts?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Go To 5
2 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Brake Switch Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
With an Ohmmeter, measure the Brake Switch Ground Circuit at the Brake Switch
Connector to ground.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Repair the Brake Switch Ground Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-2A.
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
3 Ignition off.
Disconnect the Brake Switch Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Ignition on with engine not running.
Monitor Brake Switch status on the DRB while performing the next step.
Connect a jumper across the Brake Switch Circuit to Ground Circuit.
Did the DRB change from9pressed9to9released9?All
Ye s®Replace or adjust the Brake Switch.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-2A.
No®Go To 4
4 If there are no potential causes remaining, the Powertrain Control Module is
assumed to be defective.
View repair options.All
Repair
Replace the PCM.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-2A.
5 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module.
Disconnect the Brake Switch Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
With an Ohmmeter, measure the Brake Switch Sense Circuit resistance from the
PCM to the Brake Switch Connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 6
No®Repair the Brake Switch Sense Circuit for an open.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-2A.
6 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Is any terminal damaged, pushed out, or miswired?All
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-2A.
No®Go To 7
7 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module.
Disconnect the Brake Switch Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
With an Ohmmeter, measure the Brake Switch Sense Circuit to a good ground.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Repair the Brake Switch Sense Circuit for a short to ground.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-2A.
No®Go To 8
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8 If there are no potential causes remaining, the Powertrain Control Module is
assumed to be defective.
View repair options.All
Repair
Replace the PCM.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-2A.
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Symptom:
P-1698 NO CCD MESSAGES FROM TCM
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P-1698 NO CCD MESSAGES FROM TCM
When Monitored: With the engine running.
Set Condition: No CCD messages are received from the TCM for 10 seconds.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DRB DOES NOT SHOW BUS OPERATIONAL
CCD WIRING HARNESS OBSERVABLE DEFECT
CCD BUS (+) CIRCUIT OPEN BETWEEN PCM AND TCM
CCD BUS (-) CIRCUIT OPEN BETWEEN PCM AND TCM
PCM DEFECTIVE (NO CCD MESSAGE)
TCM DEFECTIVE (NO CCD MESSAGE)
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Ignition On
With the DRB, select9Transmission9.
Note: The CCD Bus test is automatic.
Does the DRB show9Bus Operational9?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Go to the appropriate symptom group for body diagnostics.
2 Ignition Off
With the DRB, select9Engine9module.
With the DRB erase trouble codes.
Raise all four wheels off the ground and properly support the vehicle.
Caution: Keep clear of rotating wheels in the next step.
Start the engine. Place the Shift Lever in Drive and allow the wheels to rotate for 1
minute.
Step on the brakes, put the Shift Lever back in Park.
With the DRB read Trouble Codes.
Does display show9No CCD Message from TCM9and the start run counter equal to
zero?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Go To 7
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Symptom:
* CHECKING FUEL DELIVERY
POSSIBLE CAUSES
FUEL LINE RESTRICTED
FUEL FILTER DEFECTIVE
FUEL LINE RESTRICTED
FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR DEFECTIVE
FUEL PUMP/REGULATOR ASSEMBLY DEFECTIVE
FUEL RETURN LINE DEFECTIVE
FUEL PUMP/REGULATOR ASSEMBLY DEFECTIVE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Ignition Off
Warning: The Fuel System must be opened and may be under high pressure.
Release the Fuel Pressure.
Connect a Fuel Pressure Gauge to test port.
Ignition On, Engine Not Running
With the DRB, actuate Fuel System. Fuel Pressure should be 43 to 53 psi.
Fuel Pressure should be 43 to 53 psi.
Is the Fuel Pressure within the specification?ENGINE - 2.4L I-4
DOHC and/or EN-
GINE - 3.3L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV and/or
ENGINE - 3.8L V6
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Go To 5
2 Ignition Off
Note: Make sure the Gear Lever is in neutral, and the Park Brakes engaged.
Start the engine.
Monitor the Fuel Pressure Gauge in the next step.
While monitoring the pressure, momentarily snap Throttle wide open raising RPM to
above 3000.
Did the fuel pressure drop below 35 psi at all?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Test Complete.
3 Ignition Off
Inspect the Chassis Fuel Supply Line to the engine for a kink or restriction.
Is the line kinked or restricted?All
Ye s®Release the fuel pressure. Repair the Fuel Line as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-2A.
No®Go To 4
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