2000 CHRYSLER VOYAGER engine

Symptom:
* CHECKING THE ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ENGINE COMPRESSION OUT OF SPECIFICATION
VALVE TIMING OUT OF SPECIFICATION
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE DEFECTIVE
CLEAN SPARK PLUGS
SPARK PLUG CABLES POSITIONED INCORRECTLY
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn Ignition off.
Inspect Spark Plug Cables for correct placement.
Are all Spark Plug Cables positioned correctly?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Reinstall Spark Plug Cables as necessary.
2 Turn Ignition off.
Remove all Spark Plugs and inspect the tips for wet fuel.
Are the Spark Plug tips wet?All
Ye s®Clean the spark plugs.
No®Go To 3
3 Turn Ignition off.
Using service information procedures, check Engine compression.
Is Engine compression within specifications?All
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Repair the Engine as necessary.
Perform Verification Test VER-1A.
4 Turn Ignition off.
Using service information procedures, check Engine Valve timing.
Is Valve timing within specifications?All
Ye s®Go To 5
No®Repair Valve timing as necessary.
Perform Verification Test VER-1A.
5 If there are no potential causes or DTCs remaining, the Powertrain Control Module
is assumed to be defective.
View repair options.All
Repair
Replace the Powertrain Control Module.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
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1Note: Ensure the SKIM has proper communication and that there are no
SKIM DTC's present before continuing.
Ignition Off.
Ensure the Throttle Cables are not holding the Throttle open.
Is the Throttle held open?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Repair condition that holds the Throttle Body open.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
No®Go To 2
2 Ignition On, Engine Not Running
With the DRB, actuate the Fuel System and check for Fuel Pump operation at the
Fuel Tank.
Is the Fuel Pump operating?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Go To 13
3 Ignition On, Engine Not Running
With DRB, read Throttle Position Sensor voltage.
Is the voltage above 1.5 volts?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Disconnect the TP Sensor Conn. Replace Throttle Position Sensor.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
No®Go To 4
4 Ignition Off.
Warning: The Fuel System must be opened and may be under high pressure.
Relieve Fuel pressure.
Install a Fuel Pressure Gauge to the Fuel Rail.
Note: The Fuel Tank must be at least 1/4 full for the following tests.
Ignition On, Engine Not Running.
With the DRB, actuate the Fuel System.
Read the Fuel Pressure Gauge.
Fuel pressure should be 43 to 53 psi for Gasoline.
Is the Fuel pressure above the specification ?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Go To 5
No®Go To 8
5 Ignition Off.
Warning: The Fuel System must be opened and may be under high pressure.
Release the Fuel pressure.
Inspect Fuel Filter for a restriction.
Is there a restriction?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Replace the Fuel Filter.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
No®Go To 6
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6 Ignition Off.
Warning: The Fuel System must be opened and may be under high pressure.
Release the Fuel pressure.
Inspect Fuel Filter for a restriction.
Is there a restriction?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Go To 7
No®Replace the Fuel Pressure Regulator.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
7 Ignition Off.
Warning: The Fuel System must be opened and may be under high pressure.
Release the Fuel pressure.
Inspect Fuel Return Tube for restriction between fuel Filter and Fuel Pump Module.
Is there a restriction?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Replace restricted Fuel Tube.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
No®Test Complete.
8 Ignition Off.
Warning: The Fuel System must be opened and may be under high pressure.
Relieve Fuel pressure.
Tee-In a Fuel Pressure Gauge into the Fuel Hose using tool #6433.
Note: The Fuel Tank must be at least 1/4 full for the following tests.
Ignition On, Engine Not Running.
With the DRB, actuate the Fuel System.
Read the Fuel Pressure Gauge.
Fuel pressure should be 43 to 53 psi for Gasoline.
Is the Fuel pressure below the specification ?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Go To 9
No®Test Complete.
9 Ignition Off.
Warning: The Fuel System must be opened and may be under high pressure.
Release Fuel pressure.
Remove adapter 6631 and reinstall Fuel Line.
Install adapter 6631 between Fuel Pump and Fuel Filter.
Connect Fuel Pressure Gauge to adapter 6631.
Key on.
With the DRB, actuate Fuel System.
Is the fuel pressure at least 2 psi higher than the previous reading?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Replace the Fuel Filter.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
No®Go To 10
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10 Ignition Off.
Warning: The Fuel System must be opened and may be under high pressure.
Release Fuel pressure.
Remove the Fuel Pump Module.
Inspect the Fuel Pump Inlet Strainer.
Is the Inlet Strainer plugged?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Replace the Fuel Inlet Strainer.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
No®Go To 11
11 Record the Fuel Pressure Gauge reading.
Ignition key off.
Warning: The Fuel System must be opened and may be under high pressure.
Release Fuel pressure.
Remove the Fuel Pressure Gauge.
Remove Fuel Pressure Gauge Adapter 6433 and reconnect Fuel Line to Fuel Rail.
Install adapter 6631 between Fuel Filter Outlet and Chassis Fuel Supply Tube.
Connect Fuel Pressure Gauge to adapter 6631.
Ignition On, Engine Not Running.
With DRB, actuate the ASD Fuel System.
Record the Fuel Pressure Gauge reading.
Compare this reading with the previous reading.
Is the fuel pressure at least 2 psi higher than the previous reading?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Repair restriction in Chassis Fuel Supply Line between Fuel
Filter and Fuel Rail.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
No®Go To 12
12 If there are no potential causes remaining, the Fuel Pump Module is assumed to be
defective.
View repair options.ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Repair
Replace Fuel Pump Module.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
13 Ignition On, Engine Not Running
With DRB, read Throttle Position Sensor voltage.
Is the voltage above 1.5 volts?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Disconnect the TP Sensor Conn. Replace Throttle Position Sensor.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
No®Go To 14
14 Ignition Off.
Disconnect the Fuel Pump Harness Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Caution: It is critical that the Fuel Pump Connector has a clean and tight
connection.
With an Ohmmeter, measure the Fuel Pump Ground Circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Go To 15
No®Repair the open Fuel Pump Ground Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
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15 Ignition Off.
Disconnect the Fuel Pump Relay.
Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Ignition On , Engine Not Running.
With a Voltmeter, measure the Fuel Pump Relay Fused B(+) Circuit.
Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Go To 16
No®Repair the open Fuel Pump Relay Fused B(+) Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
16 Ignition Off.
Disconnect the Fuel Pump Harness Connector.
Note; Check Connectors - clean/repair as necessary.
Caution: It is critical that the Fuel Pump Connector has a clean and tight
connection.
Ignition On, Engine Not Running.
Actuate the ASD Fuel System test.
With a Voltmeter, measure the Fuel Pump Relay Output Circuit.
Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Go To 17
No®Repair the open Fuel Pump Relay Output Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
17 Ignition Off.
Disconnect the Fuel Pump Relay.
Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Install a substitute Relay of the same part number for the Fuel Pump Relay.
Attempt to start the Engine.
Does the engine start?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Replace the Fuel Pump Relay.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
No®Go To 18
18 Ignition off.
If there are no potential causes remaining, the Fuel Pump is assumed to be defective.
View repair options.ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Repair
Replace the Fuel Pump.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
19Note: Ensure the SKIM has proper communication and that there are no
SKIM DTC's present before continuing.
Ignition Off.
Ensure the Throttle Cables are not holding the Throttle open.
Is the Throttle held open?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV and/or
ENGINE - 3.3L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.8L V6
Ye s®Repair condition that holds the Throttle Body open.
No®Go To 20
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20 Ignition On, Engine Not Running
With the DRB, actuate the Fuel System and check for Fuel Pump operation at the
Fuel Tank.
Is the Fuel Pump operating?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV and/or
ENGINE - 3.3L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.8L V6
Ye s®Go To 21
No®Go To 30
21 Ignition Off.
Warning: The Fuel System must be opened and may be under high pressure.
Relieve Fuel pressure.
Install a Fuel Pressure Gauge to the Fuel Rail.
Note: The Fuel Tank must be at least 1/4 full for the following tests.
Ignition On, Engine Not Running.
With the DRB, actuate the Fuel System.
Read the Fuel Pressure Gauge.
For 3.3 liter engines fuel pressure should be 50 to 60 psi, and for all other engines fuel
pressure should be 43 to 53 psi.
Is the Fuel pressure above the specification ?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV and/or
ENGINE - 3.3L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.8L V6
Ye s®Go To 22
No®Go To 25
22 Ignition Off.
Warning: The Fuel System must be opened and may be under high pressure.
Release the Fuel pressure.
Inspect Fuel Filter for a restriction.
Is there a restriction?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV and/or
ENGINE - 3.3L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.8L V6
Ye s®Replace the Fuel Filter.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
No®Go To 23
23 Ignition Off.
Warning: The Fuel System must be opened and may be under high pressure.
Release the Fuel pressure.
Inspect Fuel Filter for a restriction.
Is there a restriction ?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV and/or
ENGINE - 3.3L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.8L V6
Ye s®Go To 24
No®Replace the Fuel Pressure Regulator.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
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24 Ignition Off.
Warning: The Fuel System must be opened and may be under high pressure.
Release the Fuel pressure.
Inspect Fuel Return Tube for restriction between fuel Filter and Fuel Pump Module.
Is there a restriction ?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV and/or
ENGINE - 3.3L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.8L V6
Ye s®Replace restricted Fuel Tube.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
No®Test Complete.
25 Ignition Off.
Warning: The Fuel System must be opened and may be under high pressure.
Relieve Fuel pressure.
Tee-In a Fuel Pressure Gauge into the Fuel Hose using tool #6433.
Note: The Fuel Tank must be at least 1/4 full for the following tests.
Ignition On, Engine Not Running.
With the DRB, actuate the Fuel System.
Read the Fuel Pressure Gauge.
Fuel pressure should be 43 to 53 PSI for Gasoline, 50 to 60 PSI for (E85) Ethanol.
Is the Fuel pressure below the specification ?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV and/or
ENGINE - 3.3L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.8L V6
Ye s®Go To 26
No®Test Complete.
26 Ignition Off.
Warning: The Fuel System must be opened and may be under high pressure.
Release Fuel pressure.
Remove adapter 6631 and reinstall Fuel Line.
Install adapter 6631 between Fuel Pump and Fuel Filter.
Connect Fuel Pressure Gauge to adapter 6631.
Key On.
With the DRB, actuate Fuel System.
Is the fuel pressure at least 2 psi higher than the previous reading?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV and/or
ENGINE - 3.3L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.8L V6
Ye s®Replace the Fuel Filter.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
No®Go To 27
27 Ignition Off.
Warning: The Fuel System must be opened and may be under high pressure.
Release Fuel pressure.
Remove the Fuel Pump Module.
Inspect the Fuel Pump Inlet Strainer.
Is the Inlet Strainer plugged?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV and/or
ENGINE - 3.3L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.8L V6
Ye s®Replace the Fuel Inlet Strainer.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
No®Go To 28
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28 Record the Fuel Pressure Gauge reading.
Ignition Key Off.
Warning: The Fuel System must be opened and may be under high pressure.
Release Fuel pressure.
Remove the Fuel Pressure Gauge.
Install adapter 6631 between Fuel Filter Outlet and Chassis Fuel Supply Tube.
Connect Fuel Pressure Gauge to adapter 6631.
Ignition On, Engine Not Running.
With DRB, actuate the ASD Fuel System.
Record the Fuel Pressure Gauge reading.
Compare this reading with the previous reading.
Is the fuel pressure at least 2 psi higher than the previous reading?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV and/or
ENGINE - 3.3L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.8L V6
Ye s®Repair restriction in Chassis Fuel Supply Line between Fuel
Filter and Fuel Rail.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
No®Go To 29
29 If there are no potential causes remaining, the Fuel Pump Module is assumed to be
defective.
View repair options.ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV and/or
ENGINE - 3.3L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.8L V6
Repair
Replace Fuel Pump Module.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
30 Ignition Off.
Disconnect the Fuel Pump Harness Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Caution: It is critical that the Fuel Pump Connector has a clean and tight
connection.
With an Ohmmeter, measure the Fuel Pump Ground Circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV and/or
ENGINE - 3.3L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.8L V6
Ye s®Go To 31
No®Repair the open Fuel Pump Ground Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
31 Ignition Off.
Disconnect the Fuel Pump Relay.
Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Ignition On , Engine Not Running.
With a Voltmeter, measure the Fuel Pump Relay Fused B(+) Circuit.
Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV and/or
ENGINE - 3.3L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.8L V6
Ye s®Go To 32
No®Repair the open Fuel Pump Relay Fused B(+) Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
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