TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Ignition Off
Raise the Drive Wheels off the ground.
Warning: Be sure to keep hands and feet clear of rotating wheels.
Start Engine.
With DRB, read the Vehicle Speed Sensor.
Put Transmission on any forward gear.
Does the DRB show above zero MPH?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Go To 3
2 Ignition off.
Using the Schematic as a guide, inspect the Wiring and Connectors.
Were any problems found?ENGINE -2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Test Complete.
3 Ignition Off
Disconnect the VSS Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Key On
Using a Voltmeter, probe the 8-Volt Power Supply Circuit.
Is the voltage above 7.0 volts?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Repair the open 8-volt Supply Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
4 Ignition Off
Disconnect the VSS Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Key On.
Using a Voltmeter, Probe the Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal.
Is the voltage above 4.0 volts?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX
Ye s®Go To 5
No®Go To 11
5 Ignition Off
Disconnect the VSS Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Connect a jumper wire from the Sensor Signal to the Sensor Ground Circuit.
Key On
With the DRB, read the VSS Signal.
While observing display, tap other end of jumper to VSS Signal Circuit.
Does the display show more than 0 MPH?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX
Ye s®Go To 6
No®Go To 8
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12 Ignition Off
Disconnect the VSS Connector.
Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
With the DRB in Ohmmeter mode, measure between the VSS Signal Circuit in the
Powertrain Control Module Connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?ENGINE -2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX
Ye s®Repair the Speed Sensor Signal Circuit for a short to ground.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 13
13 If there are no potential causes remaining, the Powertrain Control Module is
assumed to be defective.
View repair options.ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L I-4 DOHC
and/or ENGINE -
3.0L V6 w/o EATX Repair
Replace the Powertrain Control Module.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
14 Ignition Off
Raise the Drive Wheels off the ground.
Warning: Be sure to keep hands and feet clear of rotating wheels.
Start Engine.
With DRB, read the Vehicle Speed Sensor.
Put Transmission on any forward gear.
Does the DRB show above zero MPH?ENGINE -2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX
Ye s®Go To 15
No®Go To 16
15 Ignition off.
Using the Schematic as a guide, inspect the Wiring and Connectors.
Were any problems found?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Test Complete.
16 Ignition On, Engine Not Running
With the DRB, read the EATX Trouble Codes.
Are any codes P0731- P0734, P0736, P0715, P0720, P1794 present or Pinion Factor
not programmed?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX Ye s®Refer to the symptom list for problems related to Transmission.
No®Go To 17
17 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Transmission Control Module.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Connect a Jumper Wire to the VSS Signal Circuit.
Key on.
With the DRB, read the VSS Signal.
While observing display, tap the other end of Jumper to ground.
Does the display show above zero MPH?ENGINE - 2.0L,
2.4L, 3.3L V6 FFV
and/or ENGINE -
3.3L V6 and/or EN-
GINE - 3.8L V6
w/EATX
Ye s®Go To 18
No®Go To 25
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3 Turn ignition off for 10 seconds, then start engine and let idle.
Allow engine to reach normal operating temperature.
With the DRB in Systems Test, perform the IAC Wiggle Test.
Note: The idle speed should raise and lower with the display.
Does the IAC Motor operate properly?All
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Go To 6
4 Turn ignition off for 10 seconds, then start engine and let idle. Allow engine to reach
normal operating temperature.
With the DRB in Systems Test, perform the IAC Wiggle Test.
Note: The idle speed should raise and lower with the display.
Wiggle the Wiring Harness from the IAC Motor to the PCM.
Observe for the IAC Motor to stop operating.
Did the IAC Motor stop operating at any time?All
Ye s®Repair the Harness or Connectors as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 5
5 Ignition Off
Using the schematic as a guide, inspect the Wiring and Connectors.
Were any problems found?All
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Test Complete.
6 Start engine and let idle.
Disconnect the IAC Motor Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using a Voltmeter, measure the IAC Driver #1 Circuit.
Was the voltage over 5.0 volts at any time?All
Ye s®Go To 7
No®Refer to symptom P-0505B IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR CIR-
CUIT in the DRIVEABILITY category.
7 Ignition Off
Disconnect the IAC Motor Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an Ohmmeter, measure between IAC #4 Driver and ground.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Repair the IAC #4 Driver Circuit shorted to ground.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 8
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8 Ignition Off
Start engine, allow engine idle to stabilize for 60 seconds.
With the engine running at idle, the DRB in Systems Test, perform the IAC wiggle
test.
The idle speed should raise and lower with the display.
Does the RPM raise and lower correctly?All
Ye s®Go To 9
No®Refer to symptom P-0505 IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR CIR-
CUITS in the DRIVEABILITY category.
9 Ignition Off
Start engine, allow engine idle to stabilize for 60 seconds.
Check engine Vacuum Hoses and Components for vacuum leaks.
Ensure PCV Valve is the correct part and is operating correctly.
Were any problems found?All
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 10
10 Ignition Off
Remove the IAC Motor from the housing.
Turn Ignition on with Engine Not Running.
With the DRB, actuate the IAC Stepper Motor.
Wiggle the Wiring Harness from the IAC Motor to the PCM.
Did the IAC stop operating at any time?All
Ye s®Repair the Harness or Connectors as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 11
11 Ignition On, Engine Not Running
Check Throttle Plate and Linkage for a binding condition.
The Throttle Linkage must be free and the Throttle Plate at the idle
position.
Ensure Throttle Plate is fully closed and against its stop.
Is the Throttle Plate and Linkage okay?All
Ye s®Go To 12
No®Repair as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
12 Ignition Off
Using the schematic as a guide, inspect the Wiring and Connectors.
Were any problems found?All
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Test Complete.
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4 Ignition off.
Remove MAP Sensor and inspect for Vacuum restrictions.
Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Was there a restriction?All
Ye s®Remove the restriction and reinstall the MAP Sensor
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 5
5 If there are no potential causes remaining, the MAP Sensor is assumed to be
defective.
View repair options.All
Repair
Replace the MAP Sensor.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
6 Engine must be running.
While monitoring the DRB display, snap the Throttle open and closed.
Did the vacuum drop rapidly below 1.09?All
Ye s®Go To 7
No®Go To 8
7 Engine must be running.
With the DRB,set the engine speed to 1500 RPM.
With the engine RPM at 1500, read MAP sensor voltage.
While monitoring the voltage, wiggle the wiring from the MAP Sensor to PCM.
Did the engine stall or voltage become erratic?All
Ye s®Repair the Wiring or Connector defective between the Map
Sensor and the PCM.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Test Complete.
8 Engine must be running.
With the DRB,set the engine speed to 1500 RPM.
With the engine RPM at 1500, read MAP sensor voltage.
While monitoring the voltage, wiggle the wiring from the MAP Sensor to PCM.
Did the engine stall or voltage become erratic?All
Ye s®Repair the Wiring or Connector defective between the Map
Sensor and the PCM.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 9
9 Ignition Off
Remove the MAP Sensor and inspect condition of Intake Manifold and MAP Sensor
Vacuum Ports.
Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Is there a restriction or defect in the Vacuum Ports?All
Ye s®Repair the restricted or defective Vacuum Ports.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 10
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Symptom:
P-1389 NO ASD RELAY OUTPUT VOLTAGE AT PCM
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P-1389 NO ASD RELAY OUTPUT VOLTAGE AT PCM
When Monitored: With ignition key on and battery voltage greater than 10 volts.
Set Condition: Engine running and no ASD Relay Output Sense at PCM.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
FUSED B(+) CIRCUIT OPEN
ASD RELAY DEFECTIVE
ASD RELAY OUT CKT WIRING HARNESS OBSERVABLE DEFECT
ASD RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN (ENGINE STARTED)
ASD RELAY OUTPUT CKT OPEN (ENGINE DID NOT START)
ASD RLY OUT CKT WIRING HARNESS INTERMITTENT DEFECT
PCM DEFECTIVE (ENGINE DID NOT START)
PCM DEFECTIVE (ENGINE STARTED)
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Ignition off.
Is a Trouble Code also set for9ASD Relay Control Circuit?All
Ye s®Refer to symptom P-1388 AUTO SHUTDOWN RELAY CON-
TROL CIRCUIT in the DRIVEABILITY category.
No®Go To 2
2 Ignition on with engine not running.
With the DRB, read Trouble Codes.
Attempt to start the engine and let idle.
Is the Global Good Trip displayed and equal to 0?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Go To 10
3 Ignition off.
Attempt to start the engine.
Did the engine start?All
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Go To 6
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Symptom:
P-1486 EVAP LEAK MONITOR PINCHED HOSE FOUND
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P-1486 EVAP LEAK MONITOR PINCHED HOSE FOUND
When Monitored: Amb temp bet 4 deg C (40deg F) & 32 deg C (90deg F), & coolant w/in
±12 deg C (10deg F) of amb. If PCM suspects pinch, no fault until runs evap purge flow
mon. Purge flow monitored w/eng temp >76 deg C (170deg F), engine in closed loop, idle 2
min, no low fuel, MAP <15.7 in. merc, & baro alt <8000 ft.
Set Condition: LDP must pass stricter evap system test first. No air flow through the
evaporative system is detected by the evap monitor.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
FUEL TANK TO EVAP CANISTER HOSE PINCHED
LDP PRESSURE HOSE BLOCKAGE
PURGE SOLENOID TO EVAP CANISTER HOSE PINCHED
LEAK DETECTION PUMP BLOCKAGE
EVAPORATIVE CANISTER BLOCKAGE LDP SIDE
EVAPORATIVE CANISTER BLOCKAGE SOLENOID SIDE
EVAP LEAK MONITOR PINCHED HOSE DOES NOT REOCCUR
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1NOTE: Replacing the Powertrain Control Module will not correct this
problem.
With the DRB, read the DTCs.
Is the GLOBAL GOOD TRIP counter displayed and equal to zero?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Go To 2
2 At this time the Evap Leak Monitor Pinched Hose Found does not exist or is an
intermittent problem.
With the DRB, read the FREEZE FRAME.
With this screen, 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 Evap Leak Monitor Pinched Hose Found reoccur?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Evap Leak Monitor Pinched Hose Found no longer exists.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-6A.
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3 Ignition Off
Disconnect the A/C Pressure Sensor.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Connect a Jumper Wire between the A/C Pressure Sensor Signal Circuit and Sensor
Ground Circuit.
Ignition on with engine not running.
With the DRB, read the A/C Pressure Sensor voltage.
Is the voltage below 1.0 volt?All
Ye s®Replace the A/C Pressure Sensor.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-2A.
No®Go To 4
4 Ignition Off
Disconnect the A/C Sensor Electrical Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Connect a Jumper Wire between the A/C Pressure Sensor Signal Circuit and Engine
Ground.
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the the DRB, read the A/C Pressure Sensor voltage.
Is the voltage below 1.0 volt?All
Ye s®Repair the open Sensor Ground Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-2A.
No®Go To 5
5 Ignition Off.
Disconnect the A/C Pressure Sensor.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Disconnect the PCM.
Using an Ohmmeter, measure the A/C Pressure Sensor Signal Circuit from the PCM
to the Sensor.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 6
No®Repair the open A/C Presure Sensor Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-2A.
6 If there are no potential causes remaining, the PCM is assumed to be defective.
View repair options.All
Repair
Replace the PCM.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-2A.
7 Ignition On, Engine Not Running.
With the DRB, read the A/C Pressure Sensor voltage.
Using the schematic as a guide, wiggle the A/C Pressure Sensor Connector and
Harness.
Monitor the DRB display.
Was there any A/C Pressure Sensor voltage change?All
Ye s®Repair the Harness or Connector that caused the voltage to
change.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-2A.
No®Go To 8
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