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6E-100 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Step Action Value (s) Yes No
11
Using the DVM and check the data link connector
communication circuit.
1. Ignition "Off", engine "Off".
2. Disconnect the ECM connector.
3. Check the circuit for open or short to ground circuit.
Was the problem found?
E-61(B)
B-58
-
Repair faulty
harness and
verify repair
Go to Step 12
12
Is the ECM programmed with the latest software
release?
If not, download the latest software to the ECM using
the "SPS (Service Programming System)"
.
Was the problem solved?
-
Verify repair
Go to Step 13
13
Replace the ECM.
Is the action complete?
IMPORTANT:
The replacement ECM must be
programmed. Refer to section of the Service
Programming System (SPS) in this manual. Following
ECM programming, the Immobilizer system (if
equipped) must be linked to the ECM. Refer to section
11 “Immobilizer System-ECM replacement”
for the
ECM/Immobilizer linking procedure.
-
Verify repair
-
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3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 6E -103
Step
Action Value (s) Yes No
6
Replace the ECM.
Is the action complete?
IMPORTANT:
The replacement ECM must be
programmed. Refer to section of the Service
Programming System (SPS) in this manual. Following
ECM programming, the Immobilizer system (if
equipped) must be linked to the ECM. Refer to section
11 “Immobilizer System-ECM replacement”
for the
ECM/Immobilizer linking procedure.
-
Verify repair
-
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3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 6E -105
Check Engine Lamp (MIL) “ON" Steady
Step Action Value (s) Yes No
1
1. Ignition "Off", engine "Off".
2. Disconnect the ECM connector.
3. Ignition "On".
Was the "CHECK ENGINE" lamp turned on?
- Go to Step 2
Go to Step 4
2
Using the DVM and check the "CHECK ENGINE"
lamp circuit.
1. Ignition "Off", engine "Off".
2. Disconnect the meter connector and ECM
connector.
3. Check the circuit for short to ground circuit.
Was the problem found?
B-24
E-61(B)
- Verify repair Go to Step 3
3
Replace the meter assembly.
Is the action complete?
- Verify repair -
4
Is the ECM programmed with the latest software
release?
If not, download the latest software to the ECM using
the "SPS (Service Programming System)"
.
Was the problem solved?
-
Verify repair
Go to Step 5
5
Replace the ECM.
Is the action complete?
IMPORTANT: The replacement ECM must be
programmed. Refer to section of the Service
Programming System (SPS) in this manual. Following
ECM programming, the Immobilizer system (if
equipped) must be linked to the ECM. Refer to section
11 “Immobilizer System-ECM replacement”
for the
ECM/Immobilizer linking procedure.
-
Verify repair
-
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3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 6E-115
Step Action Value (s) Yes No
13
Using the DVM and check the fuel pump ground
circuit.
1. Ignition "Off", engine "Off".
2. Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
3. Check the circuit for open circuit.
Was the DVM indicated specified value?
F-2
Continuity Go to Step 15 Go to Step 14
14
Repair the open circuit between the fuel pump and
body ground.
Is the action complete?
F-2
C-109
- Verify repair -
15
Replace the fuel pump.
Was the problem solved?
- Verify repair Go to Step 16
16
Is the ECM programmed with the latest software
release?
If not, download the latest software to the ECM using
the "SPS (Service Programming System)".
Was the problem solved?
- Verify repair Go to Step 17
17
Replace the ECM.
Is the action complete?
IMPORTANT: The replacement ECM must be
programmed. Refer to section of the Service
Programming System (SPS) in this manual. Following
ECM programming, the immobilizer system (if
equipped) must be linked to the ECM. Refer to section
11 “Immobilizer System-ECM replacement” for the
ECM/Immobilizer linking procedure.
- Verify repair -
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3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 6E-129
Step Action Value (s) Yes No
28
Is the ECM programmed with the latest software
release?
If not, download the latest software to the ECM using
the "SPS (Service Programming System)".
Was the problem solved?
- Verify repair Go to Step 29
29
Replace the ECM.
Is the action complete?
IMPORTANT: The replacement ECM must be
programmed. Refer to section of the Service
Programming System (SPS) in this manual. Following
ECM programming, the immobilizer system (if
equipped) must be linked to the ECM. Refer to section
11 “Immobilizer System-ECM replacement” for the
ECM/Immobilizer linking procedure.
- Verify repair -
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6E-148 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Step Action Value (s) Yes No
8
Using the DVM and check the MAF sensor signal
circuit.
1. Ignition "Off", engine "Off".
2. Disconnect the MAF sensor connector.
3. Ignition "On".
4. Check the circuit for short to power supply circuit.
Was the DVM indicated specified value?
V
E-63
Less than 1V
Go to Step 9
Repair faulty
harness and
verify repair
9
Check any accessory parts which may cause electric
interference.
- Remove the
accessory parts
and verify repair
Go to Step 10
10
Check the shield wire for open or short circuit.
Was the problem found?
- Verify repair Go to Step 11
11
Substitute a known good MAF & IAT sensor assembly
and recheck.
Was the problem solved?
- Go to Step 12 Go to Step 13
12
Replace the MAF & IAT sensor assembly.
Is the action complete?
- Verify repair
13
Is the ECM programmed with the latest software
release?
If not, download the latest software to the ECM using
the "SPS (Service Programming System)".
Was the problem solved?
- Verify repair Go to Step 14
14
Replace the ECM.
Is the action complete?
IMPORTANT: The replacement ECM must be
programmed. Refer to section of the Service
Programming System (SPS) in this manual. Following
ECM programming, the immobilizer system (if
equipped) must be linked to the ECM. Refer to section
11 “Immobilizer System-ECM replacement” for the
ECM/Immobilizer linking procedure.
- Verify repair -
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3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 6E-153
Step Action Value (s) Yes No
11
Replace the ECM.
Is the action complete?
IMPORTANT: The replacement ECM must be
programmed. Refer to section of the Service
Programming System (SPS) in this manual. Following
ECM programming, the immobilizer system (if
equipped) must be linked to the ECM. Refer to section
11 “Immobilizer System-ECM replacement” for the
ECM/Immobilizer linking procedure.
- Verify repair -
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3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 6E-157
Step Action Value (s) Yes No
7
Using the DVM and check the MAF sensor ground
circuit.
1. Ignition "On", engine "Off".
2. Disconnect the MAF sensor connector .
3. Check the circuit for short to power supply circuit.
Was the DVM indicated specified value?
E-63
V
Less than 1V
Go to Step 8
Repair faulty
harness and
verify repair
8
Using the DVM and check the MAF sensor signal
circuit.
1. Ignition "On", engine "Off".
2. Disconnect the MAF sensor connector.
3. Check the circuit for short to power supply circuit.
Was the DVM indicated specified value?
E-63
V
Less than 1V
Go to Step 11
Repair faulty
harness and
verify repair
9
Substitute a known good MAF & IAT sensor assembly
and recheck.
Was the problem solved?
- Go to Step 10 Go to Step 11
10
Replace the MAF & IAT sensor assembly.
Is the action complete?
- Verify repair -
11
Is the ECM programmed with the latest software
release?
If not, download the latest software to the ECM using
the "SPS (Service Programming System)".
Was the problem solved?
- Verify repair Go to Step 12
12
Replace the ECM.
Is the action complete?
IMPORTANT: The replacement ECM must be
programmed. Refer to section of the Service
Programming System (SPS) in this manual. Following
ECM programming, the immobilizer system (if
equipped) must be linked to the ECM. Refer to section
11 “Immobilizer System-ECM replacement” for the
ECM/Immobilizer linking procedure.
- Verify repair -