Symptom:
P-0204 INJECTOR #4 CONTROL CIRCUIT
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P-0204 INJECTOR #4 CONTROL CIRCUIT
When Monitored: With battery voltage greater than 12 volts, the auto shutdown relay
energized, injector pulse width less than 10ms, and engine speed less than 3000 rpm.
Set Condition: This trouble code takes .64 to 10.0 seconds to set when no inductive kick
is sensed .18ms after injector turn off, and with no other injectors on.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ASD RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
INJECTOR #4 DEFECTIVE
INJECTOR #4 DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN
INJECTOR #4 DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
PCM DEFECTIVE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Ignition Off
Start engine, let idle for at least 20 seconds.
Key on, engine off.
With the DRB, read Trouble Codes.
Is the Global Good Trip counter displayed and equal to zero?ALL
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Go To 7
2Note: It may be necessary to remove the Intake Plenum in the following
steps.
Key off.
Disconnect the #4 Injector Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an Ohmmeter, measure resistance of Injector #4.
Is the resistance between 10.0 and 16.0 ohms?ALL
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Replace the Fuel Injector.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
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Symptom:
P-0205 INJECTOR #5 CONTROL CIRCUIT
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P-0205 INJECTOR #5 CONTROL CIRCUIT
When Monitored: With battery voltage greater than 12 volts, the auto shutdown relay
energized, injector pulse width less than 10ms, and engine speed less than 3000 rpm.
Set Condition: This trouble code takes .64 to 10.0 seconds to set when no inductive kick
is sensed .18ms after injector turn off, and with no other injectors on.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ASD RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
INJECTOR #5 DEFECTIVE
INJECTOR #5 DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN
INJECTOR #5 DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
PCM DEFECTIVE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Ignition Off
Start engine, let idle for at least 20 seconds.
Key on, engine off.
With the DRB, read Trouble Codes.
Is the Global Good Trip counter displayed and equal to zero?ENGINE - 3.0L,
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Go To 7
2 Ignition Off
Disconnect Injector #5 Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an Ohmmeter, measure resistance of Injector #5.
Is the resistance between 10.0 and 16.0 ohms?ENGINE - 3.0L,
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Replace the Fuel Injector.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
3 Ignition Off
Disconnect Injector #5 Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB, actuate the Auto Shutdown Relay.
Using a Voltmeter, measure the ASD Relay Output voltage.
Does the voltage cycle high and low?ENGINE - 3.0L,
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Repair the open ASD Relay Output Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
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Symptom:
P-0206 INJECTOR #6 CONTROL CIRCUIT
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P-0206 INJECTOR #6 CONTROL CIRCUIT
When Monitored: With battery voltage greater than 12 volts, the auto shutdown relay
energized, injector pulse width less than 10ms, and engine speed less than 3000 rpm.
Set Condition: This trouble code takes .64 to 10.0 seconds to set when no inductive kick
is sensed .18ms after injector turn off, and with no other injectors on.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
AUTO SHUTDOWN RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
INJECTOR #6 DEFECTIVE (RESISTANCE OUT OF RANGE)
INJECTOR #6 DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN
INJECTOR #6 DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
PCM DEFECTIVE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Ignition Off
Start engine, let idle for at least 20 seconds.
Key on, engine off.
With the DRB, read Trouble Codes.
Is the Global Good Trip counter displayed and equal to zero?ENGINE - 3.0L,
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Go To 7
2 Ignition Off
Note: It may be necessary to remove the Intake Plenum in the following
step.
Disconnect the Injector #6 Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an Ohmmeter, measure resistance of Injector #6.
Is the resistance between 10.0 and 16.0 ohms?ENGINE - 3.0L,
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 FFV
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Replace the Fuel Injector.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES FOR MIS-FIRE
CAM, CRANK, VALVE TIMING, OR VACUUM PROBLEM
ELECTRONIC IGNITION COIL OUTPUT LOW
ENGINE MECHANICAL PROBLEM
SECONDARY IGNITION PATTERN IRREGULAR
FUEL CONTAMINATION
FUEL PRESSURE LEAK DOWN OUT OF SPECIFICATION
FUEL PUMP AMPERAGE OUT OF SPECIFICATION
FUEL PUMP CAPACITY OUT OF SPECIFICATION
FUEL PUMP PRESSURE OUT OF SPECIFICATION
MIS-FIRE DOES NOT REOCCUR
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRB, read the DTCs.
Is the MIS-FIRE GOOD TRIP counter displayed and equal to zero?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Go To 3
2 At this time the conditions that set this fault are present.
With the DRB, read the FREEZE FRAME and SIMILAR CONDITIONS WINDOWS.
Attempt to operate the vehicle in the similar conditions.
When the vehicle is operating in the SIMILAR CONDITIONS WINDOW, go to the
WHICH CYLINDER IS MISFIRING screen.
Is the DRB counting mis-fires at this time?All
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Go To 3
3 At this time the mis-fire does not exist or is an intermittent problem.
With the DRB, read the FREEZE FRAME and SIMILAR CONDITIONS WINDOW.
With these screens, attempt to duplicate the condition that has set this fault.
While using FREEZE FRAME pay particular attention to the fault setting condi-
tions, such as speed, temp, load, and map vacuum.
Does the mis-fire reoccur?All
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Mis-fire no longer exists.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A2.
4 With the DRB, read the FREEZE FRAME DATA.
Use the freeze frame data and attempt to determine the cause.
In the FREEZE FRAME, are the adaptive fuel percentages greater than +/- 15%?All
Ye s®Go To 5
No®Go To 10
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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.
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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Symptom List:
P-0305 CYLINDER #5 MIS-FIRE
P-0306 CYLINDER #6 MIS-FIRE
Test Note: All symptoms listed above are diagnosed using the same tests.
The title for the tests will be P-0305 CYLINDER #5 MIS-FIRE.
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P-0305 CYLINDER #5 MIS-FIRE
When Monitored: With the engine running, after successfully performing Crank Sensor
learn.
Set Condition: When more than a 2% misfire rate is measured during two trips, or with
a 10% to 30% misfire rate during one trip.
P-0306 CYLINDER #6 MIS-FIRE
When Monitored: With the engine running, after successfully performing Crank Sensor
learn.
Set Condition: When more than a 2% misfire rate is measured during two trips, or with
a 10% to 30% misfire rate during one trip.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES FOR MIS-FIRE
CAM, CRANK, VALVE TIMING, OR VACUUM PROBLEM
ELECTRONIC IGNITION COIL OUTPUT LOW
ENGINE MECHANICAL PROBLEM
SECONDARY IGNITION PATTERN IRREGULAR
FUEL CONTAMINATION
FUEL PRESSURE LEAK DOWN OUT OF SPECIFICATION
FUEL PUMP AMPERAGE OUT OF SPECIFICATION
FUEL PUMP CAPACITY OUT OF SPECIFICATION
FUEL PUMP PRESSURE OUT OF SPECIFICATION
MIS-FIRE DOES NOT REOCCUR
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRB, read the DTCs.
Is the MIS-FIRE GOOD TRIP counter displayed and equal to zero?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 2
No®Go To 3
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
7 Perform Fuel Pump Amperage Test per service instructions.
Did the Fuel Pump Amperage Test pass?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 8
No®Relieve fuel pressure and repair as necessary.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A2.
8 Perform Fuel Pump Capacity Test per service instructions.
Did the Fuel Pump Capacity Test pass?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 9
No®Relieve fuel pressure and repair as necessary.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A2.
9 Perform Fuel Pump Pressure Test per service instructions.
Did the Fuel Pump Pressure Test pass?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 10
No®Relieve fuel pressure and repair as necessary.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A2.
10 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 LOAD VALUE over 50% and the temp normal
operating temp?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 11
No®Go To 13
11 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?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 12
No®Replace the Electonic Ignition Coil.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A2.
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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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