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7 Ignition Off.
Disconnect Ignition Coil Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necesary.
Is any Terminal damaged, pushed out or miswired?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
No®Go To 8
8 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Ignition Coil Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
With an Ohmmeter, test the resistance of the Ignition Coil Driver Circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Go To 9
No®Repair the open Ignition Coil Driver Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
9 Ignition Off.
Disconnect Ignition Coil Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necesary.
Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
With an Ohmmeter, measure the Ignition Coil Driver Circuit at the PCM Conn. to
Ground.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Repair the Ignition Coil Driver Circuit for a short to ground.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
No®Go To 10
10 Ignition off.
If there are no potential causes remaining, the Powertrain Control Module is
assumed to be defective.
View repair options.ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Repair
Replace the Powertrain Control Module.
Perform Powetrain Verification Test VER-1A.
11 Ignition Off.
Disconnect Ignition Coil Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necesary.
Is any Terminal damaged, pushed out or miswired?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
No®Go To 12
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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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17 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
and 2.4L I-4 DOHC
Ye s®Go To 18
No®Go To 22
18 Ignition Off.
Disconnect Ignition Coil Secondary Cables #1 and #4 from the Ignition Coil
Terminals.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
With Ohmmeter, test the resistance between Coil Terminals #1 and #4.
Is the resistance between 10.9 and 14.7 K ohms?ENGINE - 2.0L
and 2.4L I-4 DOHC
Ye s®Go To 19
No®Replace the Ignition Coil.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
19 Ignition Off.
Disconnect Ignition Coil Secondary Cable #1 from the Ignition Coil Terminal.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Disconnect the Ignition Coil Secondary Cable at Spark Plug #1.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
With Ohmmeter, test the resistance of Ignition Coil Secondary Cable #1.
Is the resistance below 15 K ohms?ENGINE - 2.0L
and 2.4L I-4 DOHC
Ye s®Go To 20
No®Replace Ignition Coil Secondary Cable #1.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
20 Ignition Off.
Disconnect Ignition Coil Secondary Cable #4 from the Ignition Coil Terminal.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Disconnect the Ignition Coil Secondary Cable at Spark Plug #4.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
With Ohmmeter, test the resistance of Ignition Coil Secondary Cable #4.
Is the resistance below 15 K ohms?ENGINE - 2.0L
and 2.4L I-4 DOHC
Ye s®Go To 21
No®Replace Ignition Coil Secondary Cable #4.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
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21 Ignition Off.
Disconnect the Ignition Coil Secondary Cable at Spark Plug #1.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Disconnect the Ignition Coil Secondary Cable at Spark Plug #4.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Note: Either Spark Plug #1 or #4 will not produce a good spark.
Remove Spark Plugs #1 and #4.
Inspect and determine which Spark Plug needs replacement.
View repair options.ENGINE - 2.0L
and 2.4L I-4 DOHC
Repair
Replace the Spark Plug that will not produce a spark.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
22 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
and 2.4L I-4 DOHC
Ye s®Repair Terminal(s) for damage, pushout, or miswiring.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
No®Go To 23
23 Ignition On, Engine Not Running.
With the DRB, actuate Ignition Coil #1.
With a Voltmeter, measure the ASD Relay Output Circuit.
Is the voltage above 10 volts?ENGINE - 2.0L
and 2.4L I-4 DOHC
Ye s®Replace Ignition Coil.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
No®Go To 24
24 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, measure the ASD Relay Output Circuit for resistance to ground
at the Relay.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?ENGINE - 2.0L
and 2.4L I-4 DOHC
Ye s®Go To 25
No®Repair open ASD Relay Output Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
25 Ignition Off.
Disconnect the ASD Relay.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
With a Voltmeter, measure the Fused B(+) Circuit, cavity B in ASD Relay Connector.
Is the Voltage above 10 volts?ENGINE - 2.0L
and 2.4L I-4 DOHC
Ye s®Replace the Auto Shutdown Relay.
Perform Verification Test VER-1A
No®Repair open Fused B(+).
Perform Verification TEST VER-1A
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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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30 Ignition On, Engine Not Running.
With the DRB, actuate Ignition Coil #1.
With a Voltmeter, measure the ASD Relay Output Circuit.
Is the voltage above 10 volts?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 Ignition Coil.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
No®Go To 31
31 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, measure the ASD Relay Output Circuit for resistance to ground
at the Relay.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?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 32
No®Repair open ASD Relay Output Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
32 Ignition Off.
Disconnect the ASD Relay.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
With a Voltmeter, measure the Fused B(+) Circuit, cavity B in ASD Relay Connector.
Is the Voltage above 10 volts?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 the Auto Shutdown Relay.
Perform Verification Test VER-1A
No®Repair open Fused B(+).
Perform Verification TEST VER-1A
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No Start Verification
Use this test to verify that a No Start condition has been repaired and that the vehicle can be
returned to the customer.
Note: If the Powertrain Control Module has been replaced and the correct VIN and
mileage have not been programmed, a DTC will be set in the ABS, Airbag and the
SKIM modules. In addition, if the vehicle is equipped with a Sentry Key Immobilizer
Module (SKIM), Secret Key data must be updated to enable starting. Refer to
GENERAL INFORMATION section for programming information for the PCM, SKIM
and the Transponder (ignition key).
1. Inspect the vehicle to ensure that all components related to the repair are connected
properly.
2. Inspect the engine oil for fuel contamination. Replace the oil and filter as necessary
3. Attempt to start the engine.
4. If the No Start condition is still present, refer to the symptom list and perform diagnostic
testing as necessary. Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
5. Run the engine for one warm-up cycle to verify proper operation. With the DRBIIIt, confirm
that no DTC's are present and that all components are functioning properly.
6. If DTC's are present, refer to the symptom list and perform diagnostic testing as necessary.ALL
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Non-OBDII Verification
Use this test to verify that a non-OBDII symptom has been repaired and that the vehicle can
be returned to the customer. A non-OBDII symptom is a comprehensive component related
symptom that is not the result of a failed OBDII major monitor.
Note: If the Powertrain Control Module has been replaced and the correct VIN and
mileage have not been programmed, a DTC will be set in the ABS, Airbag and the
SKIM modules. In addition, if the vehicle is equipped with a Sentry Key Immobilizer
Module (SKIM), Secret Key data must be updated to enable starting. Refer to
GENERAL INFORMATION section for programming information for the PCM, SKIM
and the Transponder (ignition key).
1. Inspect the vehicle to ensure that all components related to the repair are connected
properly.
2. With the DRBIIIt, Clear DTC's and Reset Memory (all engine values).
3. Run the engine for one warm-up cycle to verify proper operation.
4. Road test the vehicle. Use all accessories that may be related to this repair.
With the DRBIIIt, confirm that no DTC's are present and that all components are functioning
properly.
6. If this test is being performed after a No Trouble Code test, verify that the symptom is no
longer present. If the symptom is still present, or any other symptom or DTC is present, refer
to the symptom list for further diagnostic testing procedures. Check for any Technical Service
Bulletins that may apply.
7. If there are no DTC's present and all components are functioning properly, repair is
complete.ALL
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