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11 Check for any of the following conditions/mechanical problems.
ENGINE VACUUM Ð must be at least 13 inches in neutral
ENGINE VALVE TIMING Ð must be within specifications
ENGINE COMPRESSION Ð must be within specifications
ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM Ð must be free of any restrictions or leaks
ENGINE PVC SYSTEM Ð must flow freely
TORQUE CONVERTER STALL SPEED Ð must be within specifications
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER Ð no internal vacuum leaks
FUEL- must be free of contamination
FUEL INJECTOR Ð plugged or restricted injector; control wire not connected to
correct injector.
Are there any engine mechanical problems?All
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform FUEL SYSTEM/MISFIRE MONITOR VERIFICATION
TEST
No®Go To 12
12 Turn ignition off.
Warning: The fuel system is under constant pressure (even with the engine
off). Before testing or servicing any fuel system hose, fitting or line, the fuel
system pressure must be released.
Disconnect the fuel supply line at the fuel rail.
Connect fuel line adapter #6539(5/169) or #6631 (3/89) to the disconnected fuel supply
line. Insert the other end of the adapter into a graduated container.
Caution: Do not operate the fuel pump for more than 7 seconds in the next
step. Fuel pump module reservoir may run empty and damage to the fuel
pump may result.
Specification: A good fuel pump will deliver at least 1/4 liter of fuel in 7
seconds.
With the DRB, actuate the ASD Fuel System test for 7 seconds.
Is the fuel pump capacity within specification?All
Ye s®Test Complete.
No®Check for a kinked/damaged fuel supply line between the fuel
tank and fuel rail. If OK, replace the fuel filter/pressure regulator.
Caution: Stop ALL Actuations.
13 The conditions required to set the DTC are no longer present.
With the DRB read and record the freeze frame data and the ªFuel System Similar
Conditions Windowº data.
Utilize the data and try to duplicate the operating conditions at which the DTC was
set. Pay particular attention to the ECT and RPM for added diagnostics.
Note: Refer to any TSB's that may apply to the symptom.
Test Complete
Repair
Test Complete.
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11Warning: The fuel system is under a constant pressure (even with the engine
off). Before testing or servicing any fuel system hose, fitting or line, the fuel
system pressure must be released.
Remove the Fuel Pump Module and inspect the Fuel Inlet Strainer.
Is the Fuel Inlet Strainer plugged?All
Ye s®Replace the Fuel Inlet Strainer.
No®Go To 12
12 If there are no potential causes remaining, the Fuel Pump Module is assumed to be
defective.
View repair options.All
Repair
Replace the Fuel Pump Module
13 Check for any of the following conditions/mechanical problems.
ENGINE VACUUM Ð must be at least 13 inches in neutral
ENGINE VALVE TIMING Ð must be within specifications
ENGINE COMPRESSION Ð must be within specifications
ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM Ð must be free of any restrictions or leaks.
ENGINE PVC SYSTEM Ð must flow freely
TORQUE CONVERTER STALL SPEED Ð must be within specifications
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER Ð no internal vacuum leaks
FUEL - must be free of contamination
FUEL INJECTOR Ð plugged or restricted injector; control wire not connected to
correct injector
Are there any engine mechanical problems?All
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform FUEL SYSTEM/MISFIRE MONITOR VERIFICATION
TEST
No®Test Complete.
14 The conditions required to set the DTC are no longer present.
With the DRB read and record the freeze frame data and the ªFuel System Similar
Conditions Window'' data.
Utilize the data and try to duplicate the operating conditions at which the DTC was
set. Pay particular attention to the ECT and RPM for added diagnostics.
Note: Refer to any TSB's that may apply to the symptom.
Test Complete
Repair
Test Complete.
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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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5 With an appropriate container, obtain a fuel sample from the vehicle.
Is the fuel free from contamination?All
Ye s®Go To 6
No®Replace contaminated fuel and clean system.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A2.
6 Perform Fuel Pressure Leak Down Test per service instructions.
Did the Fuel Pressure Leak Down Test pass?All
Ye s®Go To 7
No®Relieve fuel pressure and repair as necessary.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A2.
7 Perform Fuel Pump Amperage Test per service instructions.
Did the Fuel Pump Amperage Test pass?All
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?All
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?All
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.
In the FREEZE FRAME, is the LOAD VALUE over 50% and the temp normal
operating temp normal?All
Ye s®Go To 12
No®Go To 11
11 With the DRB, read the FREEZE FRAME window.
Use the freeze frame data and attempt to determine the cause.
In the FREEZE FRAME, is the ENGINE RPM over 3000 and the operating temp
normal?All
Ye s®Lab scope cam and crank sensor, check valve timing, running
vacuum test.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A2.
No®Go To 14
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2 At this time the conditions that set this fault are present.
With the DRB, read the FREEZE FRAME DATA 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 monitor.
Is the DRB counting mis-fires at this time?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 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 DATA and SIMILAR CONDITIONS
WINDOW.
With these screens, attempt to duplicate the condition that has set this fault.
While using FREEZE FRAME DATA pay particular attention to the fault setting
conditions, such as speed, temp, load, and map vacuum.
Does the mis-fire reoccur?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 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 of the misfire.
In the FREEZE FRAME, are the adaptive fuel percentages greater than +/- 15
percent?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 5
No®Go To 10
5 With an appropriate container, obtain a fuel sample from the vehicle.
Is the fuel free from contamination?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 6
No®Replace contaminated fuel and clean system.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A2.
6 Perform Fuel Pressure Leak Down Test per service instructions.
Did the Fuel Pressure Leak Down 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 7
No®Relieve fuel pressure and repair as necessary.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A2.
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Symptom:
P-1398 MISFIRE ADAPTIVE NUMERATOR AT LIMIT
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P-1398 MISFIRE ADAPTIVE NUMERATOR AT LIMIT
When Monitored: Under closed throttle decel; A/C off; engine coolant temp > 23 degrees
C (75 degrees F); longer than 50 seconds after engine start. The speed at which the
deceleration occurs must be sufficient for the given gear range, e.g., > 36 Km/h (36 mph)
in first gear or > 104 Km/h (> 65) in high gear.
Set Condition: When one of the CKP Sensor target windows 15 degrees C (60 degrees F)
has more than 2.86% variance from the reference window.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CKP SENSOR CONNECTOR OBSERVABLE DEFECT
CKP SENSOR CONNECTOR OBSERVABLE DEFECT
CKP SENSOR DEFECTIVE
CKP SENSOR DEFECTIVE
CKP SENSOR NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED
CKP SENSOR NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED
NOTCHES IN CRANKSHAFT DEFECTIVE
SLOTS IN FLEXPLATE DEFECTIVE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Ignition Off.
Disconnect the Crankshaft Position Sensor Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Inspect all Terminals.
Is any Terminal damaged, pushed out or miswired?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-2A.
No®Go To 2
2 Ignition Off.
Disconnect the Crankshaft Position Sensor Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Inspect the Crankshaft Position Sensor for proper Torque and installation.
Is the Crankshaft Position Sensor properly installed?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 3
No®Properly install CKP Sensor.
Perform Verification Test VER-2A.
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OBDII Road Test Verification
Use this test to verify that the OBDII symptom has been repaired and that the vehicle can be
returned to the customer. The proper way to verify that an OBDII DTC has been repaired is to
allow the PCM to run and pass the appropriate OBDII monitor(s).
Note: If the Powertrain Control Module has been changed 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. If any other DTC is present, refer to the symptom list for further diagnostic testing
procedures.
3. With the DRBIIIt, Clear DTC's.
4. In order for an OBDII monitor to run, certain pre-test conditions must be met. Refer to the
applicable OBDII monitor pre-test screen on the DRBIIItfor monitor enabling conditions.
5. Operate the vehicle within the enabling conditions and allow the applicable monitor to run.
While the monitor is running, the OBDII monitor screen on the DRBIIItwill display ªIN
PROGRESSº and the DRBIIItwill beep. After the monitor is complete, view the results. Refer
to the appropriate service information as necessary. A monitor may have to fail more than once
in order to set a DTC.
If the monitor fails, or the DTC returns, 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.
If there are no DTC's present and all components are functioning properly, the repair is
complete.ALL
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Fuel System Lean/Rich or Misfire Verification
Use this test to verify that the Fuel System Lean, Fuel System Rich, or Misfire symptom 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. If any other DTC is present, refer to the symptom list for further diagnostic testing
procedures.
3. With the DRBIIIt, monitor the Similar Conditions Window and attempt to duplicate the
conditions that the vehicle was operating at when the DTC was set. If the conditions can be
duplicated, the Good Trip counter will change to one or more.
4. If the DTC resets, or the OBDII monitor fails after running, or if any other symptom or DTC
is present, return to the symptom list and perform the appropriate diagnostic testing
procedures. Check for any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
5. If the monitor runs and the Good Trip Counter changes to one or more, the condition is no
longer present. If there are no DTCs and all components are functioning properly, the repair is
complete.ALL
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