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8 Start Engine.
Wiggle Wiring Harness from the Ignition Coil to the PCM.
Does the engine miss or stall?Engine Ð 3.3L V6
and/or 3.8L V6
and/or Engine Ð
3.3L V6 FFV
Ye s®Repair as necessary where wiggling caused problem to appear.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-2A.
No®Go To 9
9 Ignition Off
Using the schematic as a guide, inspect the Wiring and Connectors.
Were any problems found?Engine Ð 3.3L V6
and/or 3.8L V6
and/or Engine Ð
3.3L V6 FFV
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-2A.
No®Test Complete.
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4NOTE: Check the exhaust for excessive smoke from internal oil or coolant
leaks.
Is there an oil or coolant consumption condition present?All
Ye s®Repair engine mechanical as necessary and replace Catalytic
Converter.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A3.
No®Go To 5
5NOTE: A new Downstream O2 Sensor along with an aging Upstream O2
Sensor may cause this trouble code to set.
Review vehicle repair history.
Has the Downstream O2 Sensor been replaced without replacing the Upstream O2
Sensor?All
Ye s®Replace the appropriate Upstream Oxygen Sensor.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A3.
No®Replace the Catalytic Converter.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A3.
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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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Symptom:
* CHECKING SECONDARY IGNITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SECONDARY IGNITION OUT OF SPECIFICATION
IGNITION COIL DEFECTIVE
SECONDARY IGNITION SYSTEM DEFECTIVE (WATER TEST)
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Ignition Off.
Connect a suitable Engine Analyzer to the Engine.
Start Engine.
Allow 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 2
No®Repair the indicated component in the Secondary Ignition Sys-
tem.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-2A.
2 Ignition Off
Connect a suitable Engine Analyzer to the engine.
Start the Engine and allow it to idle.
Note: If the engine will not idle, maintain a constant RPM above idle.
Set scope to read display or parade pattern.
Follow the equipment manufacturer's procedure for pattern analysis.
Note: Do not spray the Inductive Pickup.
With a spray bottle, spray the Ignition Cables with water and monitor Ignition
Pattern.
Did the Ignition Pattern change?All
Ye s®Repair the indicated component in the Secondary Ignition Sys-
tem.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-2A.
No®Go To 3
3 Ignition Off
Connect a suitable Engine Analyzer to the engine.
Start the engine and allow it 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.
Momentarily remove and reinstall the Spark Plug Wires.
While disconnecting each wire, observe the secondary KV line.
Is the open circuit Secondary voltage at least 25KV?All
Ye s®Test Complete.
No®Replace the Ignition Coil.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-2A.
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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
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
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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2 Ignition Off.
Remove the Coil Secondary Cable from the Distributor.
Hold the Cable within 1/49of a good Ground.
Caution: Engine Controller damage may occur if more than 1/4(.
While cranking the Engine for 10 seconds, watch for spark.
Note: Consider 1 or 2 sparks as a No Spark condition.
Is there good spark?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Repair the Secondary Ignition: Distributor Cap, Rotor, Cables.
Perform Verification TEST VER-1A
No®Go To 3
3 Ignition Off
Remove the Coil Secondary Cable.
With an Ohmmeter, test the Coil Secondary Cable for resistance.
Is the resistance above 15 Kohms?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Replace the Coil Secondary Cable.
Perform Verification TEST VER-1A
No®Go To 4
4 Ignition Off.
Remove the Distributor Cap.
While cranking the Engine, watch for the Rotor to turn.
Did the Rotor turn when the Engine was cranked?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Go To 5
No®Go To 14
5 Ignition Off.
Disconnect the Ignition Coil Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Key On
With the DRB, actuate Ignition Coil.
With a Voltmeter, measure the ASD Output Circuit.
Is the voltage above 10 volts?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Go To 6
No®Go To 11
6 Ignition Off.
Disconnect Ignition Coil Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necesary.
Using an Ohmmeter, measure each Ignition Coil Primary Circuit for resistance.
Is the resistance below 2.0 ohms for each measurement?ENGINE - 3.0L V6
Ye s®Go To 7
No®Replace the Ignition Coil.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-1A.
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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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