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Starter Control System Check
StepNo Ye s Value(s) Action
16Repair the circuit as necessary.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
17Check the starter signal circuit.
1. Remove the starter fuse (10A).
2. Disconnect the PCM.
3. Check the circuit between Powertrain Control
module (PCM) and starter fuse.
Is the problem found?
ÐGo to Step 18Go to Step 19
18Repair the circuit as necessary.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
19Check the ªpark or neutralº signal circuit.
1. Remove the starter relay.
2. Disconnect the PCM.
3. Check the circuit between PCM and starter relay.
Is the problem found?
ÐGo to Step 20Go to Step 21
20Repair the circuit as necessary.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
21Check the ªpark or neutralº signal circuit.
1. Remove the starter relay.
2. Disconnect the MODE switch.
3. Remove the engine (15A) fuse and back up (15A)
fuse.
4. Check the circuit between MODE switch and starter
relay.
5. Check the circuit between MODE switch and engine
fuse.
6. Check the circuit between MODE switch and PCM.
7. Check the circuit between MODE switch and back
up fuse.
Is the problem found?
ÐGo to Step 22Go to Step 23
22Repair the circuit as necessary.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
23Check the MODE switch. Refer to 4L30E Automatic
transmission.
Is the problem found?Go to Step 24Go to Step 25
24Replace the MODE switch.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
25Check the starter motor. Refer to Section 6D Engine
Electrical.
Is the problem found?Go to Step 26Go to Step 28
26Replace the starter motor.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
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Starter Control System Check
StepNo Ye s Value(s) Action
27Check the engine start times.
Is the engine start time less than specified value?
10 sec.System OK
Go to the
Engine
Cranks But
Will Not Run
Chart
28Replace the PCM.
IMPORTANT:The replacement PCM must be
programmed.Refer to
ON-Vehicle Service in Power
ControlModule and Sensors
for procedures.And also
refer to latest Service Bulletin.Check to see if the latest
software is released ornot.
And then Down Load the LATEST PROGRAMMED
SOFTWARE to the replacement PCM.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
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Circuit Description
The electronic Ignition system uses a coil -at-plug method
of spark distribution. In this type of ignition system, the
powertrain control module (PCM) triggers the correct
driver outside the Ignition Current Sense System (ICSS),
which then triggers the correct ignition coil based on the
58X signal received from the crankshaft position sensor
(CKP). The spark plug connected to the coil fires when
the ICSS opens the ground circuit for the coil's primary
circuit.
During crank, the PCM monitors the CKP 58X signal. The
CKP signal is used to determine which cylinder will fire
first. After the CKP 58X signal has been processed by the
PCM, it will command all six injectors to allow a priming
shot of fuel for all the cylinders. After the priming, the
injectors are left ªOFFº during the next six 58X reference
pulses from the CKP. This allows each cylinder a chance
to use the fuel from the priming shot. During this waiting
been received by the PCM. The ION sensor signal allows
the PCM to operate the injectors sequentially based on
camshaft position. If the camshaft position signal is not
present at start - up, the PCM will begin sequential fuel
delivery with a 1 -in-6 chance that fuel delivery is correct.
The engine will run without a ION sensor signal, but will
set a DTC code.
Diagnostic Aids
An intermittent problem may be caused by a poor
connection, rubbed - through wire insulation or a wire
broken inside the insulation. Check for the following
items:
Poor connection or damaged harness-Inspect the
PCM harness and connectors for improper mating,
broken locks, improperly formed or damaged
terminals, poor terminal-to-wire connection, and
damaged harness.
Faulty engine coolant temperature sensor-Using a
Tech 2, compare engine coolant temperature with
intake air temperature on a completely cool engine.
Engine coolant temperature should be within 10 C of
intake air temperature. If not, replace the ECT sensor.
Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the
Diagnostic Chart.
5. An obvious cause of low fuel pressure would be an
empty fuel tank.
6. The engine will easily start and run if a few injectors
are disabled. It is not necessary to test all injectors
at this time since this step is only a test to verify that
all of the injectors have not been disabled by fuel
contamination.
7. A blinking test light verifies that the PCM is
monitoring the 58X crankshaft reference signal and
is capable of activating the injectors. If there is an
open or shorted driver circuit, DTCs 201 ± 206 and
a misfire DTC 300 ± 306 should be set.
19. By using a spark tester, each ignition coil's ability to
produce 25,000 volts is verified.
25. If there is an open or shorted driver circuit, DTCs
201 ± 206 and a misfire DTC 301 ± 306 should be
set. All six injector driver circuits can be checked at
one time without removing the intake manifold if a J
39021 ± 95 test light is available. This is the
alternative procedure:
With the ignition ªOFFº, disconnect the gray
connector located at the rear of the air filter, attached
to a bracket on the purge canister.
Connect test light J 39021 ± 95 to the connector. Do
any of the light constantly illuminate or fail to blink
when the engine is cranked? If so, repair the short or
open circuit, or replace the PCM if indicated.
This procedure only tests the driver circuit as far as the
test connection, so step 31 is added to test the circuit all
the way to the injector.
Engine Cranks But Will Not Run
StepActionValue(s)Ye sNo
1Was the ªOn-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Checkº
performed?
ÐGo to Step 2
Go to OBD
System
Check
2Check the ignition coil fuse, the engine fuse, and the
PCM fuse.
Was a fuse blown?
ÐGo to Step 3Go to Step 4
3Check for a short to ground and replace the fuse.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
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StepNo Ye s Value(s) Action
41. Ignition ªOFFº, install a fuel pressure gauge at the
test fitting on the fuel supply line in the engine
compartment. (Use a shop cloth to absorb any fuel
leakage while making the connection.)
2. Ignition ªONº, observe the fuel pressure.
Is the fuel pressure within the specified values, and
does it hold steady?
285 - 375 kPa
(43 ± 55 psi)
Go to Step 6Go to Step 5
5Is any fuel pressure indicated?
Ð
Go to Fuel
System
Electrical TestGo to Fuel
System
Diagnosis
6Install the switch box J 39021±2 at the injector test
connector and activate an injector.
Did the fuel pressure drop when the injector was
activated?
ÐGo to Step 7Go to Step 18
7Install an injector test light at the #2 cylinder injector
harness connector.
Does the light blink when the engine is cranked?
ÐGo to Step 8Go to Step 24
81. Ignition ª OFFº.
2. Disconnect the 11-pin connector at the ION sensing
module.
3. With a test light to B + , probe each of the 6 exposed
ION sensing module pins, one at a time, while the
engine is cranked. (Use the gray narrow Metri - Pak
W flexible female connector from the J - 35616 kit to
make the pin accessible.)
Does the light flash at each pin when the engine is
cranked?
ÐGo to Step 12Go to Step 9
91. Remove the 4-pin connector at the ION sensing
module.
2. Ignition ª ONº.
3. Use a test light at the harness connector to verify
that the module is being supplied with B + and
ground.
Was a problem found?
ÐGo to Step 10Go to Step 11
10Repair the open ignition feed circuit or ground circuit to
the ION sensing module.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
11Repair the ION sensing module.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
121. Reconnect the ION sensing module 11-pin
connector.
2. Remove the electrical connector from each coil.
3. With a test light to B+, probe each of the coil
connectors at the wire which runs to the ION
sensing module.
Does the light flash at each coil connector when the
engine is cranked?
ÐGo to Step 14Go to Step 13
13Check for an open circuit between the coil and ION
sensing module.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
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StepNo Ye s Value(s) Action
141. Ignition ªONº.
2. While the coil connectors are disconnected, touch
each coil connector's ignition feed terminal with a
grounded test light (the ignition feed wire is YEL
tracer).
Did the test light illuminate?
ÐGo to Step 16Go to Step 15
15Repair the open ignition feed circuit.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
16While the coil connectors are disconnected, touch
each connector's secondary ground terminal with a
test light to B +. (The ground wires are black.)
Did the test light illuminate at each coil connector?
ÐGo to Step 18Go to Step 17
17Repair the open secondary ground circuit.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
181. Test the fuel for contamination.
2. If a problem is found, clean the fuel system and
correct the contaminated fuel condition as
necessary. Replace the fuel filter and replace any
injectors that are not delivering fuel (see Injector
Balance Test).
Was a problem found?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 19
191. Remove any ignition coil and install a spark tester at
the spark plug end of the coil.
2. Observe the tester while the engine is cranking.
Was a crisp, blue spark observed? Only one or two
sparks followed by no result is considered the same as
ªNo Sparkº.
ÐGo to Step 21Go to Step 20
20Replace the ignition coil, and return to Step 19 to test
the remaining coils.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
21Repeat Step 19 for each coil. Remove only one coil at a
time, and reinstall each coil on its spark plug after
testing, but do not refasten coils with screws at this
time.
After all coils have passed the spark test, does the
engine start?
Ð
Refasten all
coils with
their screws
Go to Step 22
221. Remove the spark plugs from all cylinders.
2. Visually inspect the spark plug electrodes.
3. Replace any spark plugs with loose or missing
electrodes or cracked insulators.
Did your inspection reveal any spark plugs exhibiting
excessive fouling?
Ð
Correct the
fouling
condition
Go to Step 23
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Engine Cranks But Will Not Run
StepNo Ye s Value(s) Action
23Refer to Engine Mechanical Diagnosis to diagnose the
following conditions:
Faulty or incorrect camshaft drive belts
Leaking or sticky valves or rings
Excessive valve deposits
Weak valve springs
Incorrect valve timing
Leaking head gasket
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 25
24Observe the ªEngine Speedº data display on the Tech 2
while cranking the engine.
Is the engine RPM indicated?
ÐGo to Step 25Go to Step 34
251. Disconnect the 7-pin gray connector at the rear of
the air filter beneath the point where the air duct
attaches to the MAF sensor.
2. Ignition ªONº.
3. Using a test light connected to ground, probe the
ignition terminal at the PCM (female) side of the
7-pin connector.
Is the test light ªONº?
ÐGo to Step 26Go to Step 32
261. At the PCM (female) side of the connector, connect
a test light between the ignition + terminal and one
of the injector driver circuits at the same connector.
2. Ignition ªONº.
3. Observe the test light, and repeat the test for each
injector driver circuit.
Did the test light stay on when checking any of the 6
injector driver circuits?
ÐGo to Step 27Go to Step 29
271. Ignition ªOFFº, disconnect the PCM.
2. Ignition ªONº, observe the test light.
Is the test light ªONº?
ÐGo to Step 28Go to Step 33
28Locate and repair the short to ground in the injector
driver circuit.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
291. Using the same test location as in step 26, connect
a test light between the ignition terminal and one of
the driver circuits.
2. Crank the engine and observe the test light.
3. Repeat for each injector driver circuit.
Did the light blink during the test for each circuit?
ÐGo to Step 31Go to Step 30
30Check for an open injector driver circuit.
Was a problem found?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 33