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8 1. Using the Tech 2, display the ECT sensor and IAT
sensor value.
2. Check the displayed value.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct temperature
depending on engine condition?
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found?—Verify repair Go to Step 9
9 1. Using the Tech 2, ignition “On” and engine “Run”.
2. Monitor the “Mass Air Flow” in the data display.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct “Mass Air Flow”
depending on accelerator pedal operation? —Go to Step 14Go to Step 10
10 Remove the MAF & IAT sensor assembly and check
for the following conditions.
Objects blocking at the MAF sensor element.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found?—Verify repair Go to Step 11
11 Check the MAF sensor harness for the following
conditions.
Check for poor connector connection.
Check for misrouted harness.
Check for any accessory parts which may cause
electric interference.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found? —Verify repair Go to Step 12
12 Substitute a known good MAF & IAT sensor assembly
and recheck.
Was the problem solved?—Go to Step 13Go to Step 29
13 Replace the MAF & IAT sensor assembly.
Is the action complete?—Veri fy repai r—
14 1. Using the Tech 2, ignition “On” and engine “Off”.
2. Monitor the “Pedal/Throttle Position” and “Idle
Switch” in the data display.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct “Pedal/Throttle
Position” from 0% to 100% and correct “Idle Switch”
status depending on accelerator pedal operation?—Go to Step 19Go to Step 15
15 1. Using the Tech 2, ignition “On” and engine “Off”.
2. Monitor the “Pedal/Throttle Position” and “Idle
Switch” in the data display.
3. Adjust the accelerator cable or TPS within 0% to
100%.
Was the problem solved?—Verify repair Go to Step 16
16 Check the TPS harness for the following conditions.
Check for poor connector connection.
Check for misrouted harness.
Check for any accessory parts which may cause
electric interference.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found? —Verify repair Go to Step 17
17 Substitute a known good TPS and recheck.
Was the problem solved?—Go to Step 18Go to Step 29
18 Replace the TPS.
Is the action complete?—Veri fy repai r— Step Action Value(s) Yes No
6E–384 4JA1/4JH1 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
8 1. Using the Tech 2, display the ECT sensor and IAT
sensor value.
2. Check the displayed value.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct temperature
depending on engine condition?
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found?—Verify repair Go to Step 9
9 1. Using the Tech 2, ignition “On” and engine “Run”.
2. Monitor the “Mass Air Flow” in the data display.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct “Mass Air Flow”
depending on accelerator pedal operation? —Go to Step 14Go to Step 10
10 Remove the MAF & IAT sensor assembly and check
for the following conditions.
Objects blocking at the MAF sensor element.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found?—Verify repair Go to Step 11
11 Check the MAF sensor harness for the following
conditions.
Check for poor connector connection.
Check for misrouted harness.
Check for any accessory parts which may cause
electric interference.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found? —Verify repair Go to Step 12
12 Substitute a known good MAF & IAT sensor assembly
and recheck.
Was the problem solved?—Go to Step 13Go to Step 31
13 Replace the MAF & IAT sensor assembly.
Is the action complete?—Veri fy repai r—
14 1. Using the Tech 2, ignition “On” and engine “Off”.
2. Monitor the “Pedal/Throttle Position” and “Idle
Switch” in the data display.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct “Pedal/Throttle
Position” from 0% to 100% and correct “Idle Switch”
status depending on accelerator pedal operation?—Go to Step 19Go to Step 15
15 1. Using the Tech 2, ignition “On” and engine “Off”.
2. Monitor the “Pedal/Throttle Position” and “Idle
Switch” in the data display.
3. Adjust the accelerator cable or TPS within 0% to
100%.
Was the problem solved?—Verify repair Go to Step 16
16 Check the TPS harness for the following conditions.
Check for poor connector connection.
Check for misrouted harness.
Check for any accessory parts which may cause
electric interference.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found? —Verify repair Go to Step 17
17 Substitute a known good TPS and recheck.
Was the problem solved?—Go to Step 18Go to Step 31
18 Replace the TPS.
Is the action complete?—Veri fy repai r— Step Action Value(s) Yes No
6E–390 4JA1/4JH1 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
7 1. Using the Tech 2, perform test drive.
2. Monitor the “Vehicle Speed” in the data display.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct “Vehicle Speed”
depending on driving speed?
—Go to Step 11Go to Step 8
8 Check the VSS harness for the following conditions.
Check for poor connector connection.
Check for misrouted harness.
Check for any accessory parts which may cause
electric interference.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found? —Verify repair Go to Step 9
9 Substitute a known good VSS and recheck.
Was the problem solved?—Go to Step 10Go to Step 31
10 Replace the VSS assembly.
Is the action complete?—Veri fy repai r—
11 1. Using the Tech 2, ignition “On” and engine “Run”.
2. Monitor the “Mass Air Flow” in the data display.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct “Mass Air Flow”
depending on accelerator pedal operation? —Go to Step 16Go to Step 12
12 Remove the MAF & IAT sensor assembly and check
for the following conditions.
Objects blocking at the MAF sensor element.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found?—Verify repair Go to Step 13
13 Check the MAF sensor harness for the following
conditions.
Check for poor connector connection.
Check for misrouted harness.
Check for any accessory parts which may cause
electric interference.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found? —Verify repair Go to Step 14
14 Substitute a known good MAF & IAT sensor assembly
and recheck.
Was the problem solved?—Go to Step 15Go to Step 31
15 Replace the MAF & IAT sensor assembly.
Is the action complete?—Veri fy repai r— Step Action Value(s) Yes No
When constant vehicle speed
Hi ghCorrect Speed
Low
Ti m e
Unstable Data
6E–396 4JA1/4JH1 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
LACK OF POWER, SLUGGISH OR SPONGY SYMPTOM
DEFINITIONS: Engine delivers less than ex pected power. Attempting part-throttle acceleration results in little or no
increase in vehicle speed.
Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1Was the “On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check”
performed?
—Go to Step 2Go to On Board
Diagnostic
(OBD) System
Check
2 1. Perform a bulletin search.
2. If a bulletin that addresses the symptom is found,
correct the condition as instructed in the bulletin.
Was a bulletin found that addresses the symptom?—Verify repair Go to Step 3
3 Was a visually/physical check performed?
—Go to Step 4Go to Visual /
physical Check
4 Is the customer using the incorrect fuel type? Diesel fuel
onlyReplace with
diesel fuel Go to Step 5
5 Visually/physically inspect for the following conditions.
Restrict air intake system. Check for a restricted air
filter element, or foreign objects blocking the air
intake system
Check for objects blocking or ex cessive deposits in
the throttle bore and on the throttle plate
Check for a condition that causes a large vacuum
leak, such as an incorrectly installed or faulty
crankcase ventilation hose.
Restrict air intake system at the turbocharger.
Check for objects blocking the turbocharger
compressor wheel or turbine shaft sticking.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found?—Verify repair Go to Step 6
6 Check the ECM & PSG grounds to verify that they are
clean and tight. Refer to the ECM wiring diagrams.
Was a problem found?—Verify repair Go to Step 7
7 1. Using the Tech 2, display the ECT sensor and IAT
sensor value.
2. Check the displayed value.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct temperature
depending on engine condition?
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found?—Verify repair Go to Step 8
8 1. Using the Tech 2, display the FT sensor value.
2. Check the displayed value.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct temperature
depending on engine condition?
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found?—Go to Step 29Go to Step 9
9 1. Using the Tech 2, ignition “On” and engine “Run”.
2. Monitor the “Mass Air Flow” in the data display.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct “Mass Air Flow”
depending on accelerator pedal operation? —Go to Step 14Go to Step 10
4JA1/4JH1 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 6E–403
13 1. Using the Tech 2, ignition “On” and engine “Run”.
2. Monitor the “A/C Information Switch” in the data
display.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct “A/C Information
Switch” status depending on A/C switch position?
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found?—Verify repair Go to Step 14
14 Visually/physically inspect for the following conditions.
Restrict air intake system. Check for a restricted air
filter element, or foreign objects blocking the air
intake system
Check for objects blocking or ex cessive deposits in
the throttle bore and on the throttle plate
Check for a condition that causes a large vacuum
leak, such as an incorrectly installed or faulty
crankcase ventilation hose.
Restrict air intake system at the turbocharger.
Check for objects blocking the turbocharger
compressor wheel or turbine shaft sticking.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found?—Verify repair Go to Step 15
15 1. Using the Tech 2, display the ECT sensor and IAT
sensor value.
2. Check the displayed value.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct temperature
depending on engine condition?
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found?—Verify repair Go to Step 16
16 1. Using the Tech 2, display the FT sensor value.
2. Check the displayed value.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct temperature
depending on engine condition?
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found?—Go to Step 31Go to Step 17
17 1. Using the Tech 2, ignition “On” and engine “Run”.
2. Monitor the “Mass Air Flow” in the data display.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct “Mass Air Flow”
depending on accelerator pedal operation? —Go to Step 22Go to Step 18
18 Remove the MAF & IAT sensor assembly and check
for the following conditions.
Objects blocking at the MAF sensor element.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found?—Verify repair Go to Step 19
19 Check the MAF sensor harness for the following
conditions.
Check for poor connector connection.
Check for misrouted harness.
Check for any accessory parts which may cause
electric interference.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found? —Verify repair Go to Step 20 Step Action Value(s) Yes No
4JA1/4JH1 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 6E–407
EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE
Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1Was the “On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check”
performed?
—Go to Step 2Go to On Board
Diagnostic
(OBD) System
Check
2 1. Perform a bulletin search.
2. If a bulletin that addresses the symptom is found,
correct the condition as instructed in the bulletin.
Was a bulletin found that addresses the symptom?—Verify repair Go to Step 3
3 Was a visually/physical check performed?
—Go to Step 4Go to Visual /
physical Check
4 Is the customer using the incorrect fuel type? Diesel fuel
onlyReplace with
diesel fuel Go to Step 5
5 Check the engine coolant consumption to verify that it
leaks to combustion chamber or ex haust through the
gasket.
Was a problem found?—Verify repair Go to Step 6
6 Check the ECM & PSG grounds to verify that they are
clean and tight. Refer to the ECM wiring diagrams.
Was a problem found?—Verify repair Go to Step 7
7 1. Using the Tech 2, display the ECT sensor and IAT
sensor value.
2. Check the displayed value.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct temperature
depending on engine condition?
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found?—Verify repair Go to Step 8
8 1. Using the Tech 2, display the FT sensor value.
2. Check the displayed value.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct temperature
depending on engine condition?
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found?—Go to Step 30Go to Step 9
9 1. Using the Tech 2, ignition “On” and engine “Run”.
2. Monitor the “Mass Air Flow” in the data display.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct “Mass Air Flow”
depending on accelerator pedal operation? —Go to Step 14Go to Step 10
10 Remove the MAF & IAT sensor assembly and check
for the following conditions.
Objects blocking at the MAF sensor element.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found?—Verify repair Go to Step 11
11 Check the MAF sensor harness for the following
conditions.
Check for poor connector connection.
Check for misrouted harness.
Check for any accessory parts which may cause
electric interference.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found? —Verify repair Go to Step 12
4JA1/4JH1 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 6E–413
EXCESSIVE BLACK SMOKE
Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1Was the “On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check”
performed?
—Go to Step 2Go to On Board
Diagnostic
(OBD) System
Check
2 1. Perform a bulletin search.
2. If a bulletin that addresses the symptom is found,
correct the condition as instructed in the bulletin.
Was a bulletin found that addresses the symptom?—Verify repair Go to Step 3
3 Was a visually/physical check performed?
—Go to Step 4Go to Visual /
physical Check
4 Is the customer using the incorrect fuel type? Diesel fuel
onlyReplace with
diesel fuel Go to Step 5
5 Visually/physically inspect for the following conditions.
Restrict air intake system. Check for a restricted air
filter element, or foreign objects blocking the air
intake system
Check for objects blocking or ex cessive deposits in
the throttle bore and on the throttle plate
Check for a condition that causes a large vacuum
leak, such as an incorrectly installed or faulty
crankcase ventilation hose.
Restrict air intake system at the turbocharger.
Check for objects blocking the turbocharger
compressor wheel or turbine shaft sticking.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found?—Verify repair Go to Step 6
6 Check the ECM & PSG grounds to verify that they are
clean and tight. Refer to the ECM wiring diagrams.
Was a problem found?—Verify repair Go to Step 7
7 1. Using the Tech 2, display the ECT sensor and IAT
sensor value.
2. Check the displayed value.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct temperature
depending on engine condition?
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found?—Verify repair Go to Step 8
8 1. Using the Tech 2, display the FT sensor value.
2. Check the displayed value.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct temperature
depending on engine condition?
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found?—Go to Step 21Go to Step 9
9 1. Using the Tech 2, ignition “On” and engine “Run”.
2. Monitor the “Mass Air Flow” in the data display.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct “Mass Air Flow”
depending on accelerator pedal operation? —Go to Step 14Go to Step 10
6E–420 4JA1/4JH1 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) & INTAKE
AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR
Location
Installed to the intake duct housing.
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect a MAF & IAT sensor connector from the
MAF & IAT sensor assembly.
3. Loosen the clips and remove the MAF & IAT sensor
assembly from the intake duct housing.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the MAF & IAT sensor assembly into intake
air duct.
2. Tighten the clips.
3. Connect a MAF & IAT sensor connector to the MAF
& IAT sensor assembly.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
NOTE: Verify any DTCs (diagnosis Trouble Code) are
not stored after replacement.
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
(TPS)
Location
Installed on the throttle body.
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the TPS connector.
3. Loosen two screws and remove TPS from the
throttle body.
Installation Procedure
1. Temporary tighten the TPS by two screws.
2. Connect a TPS connectors to the TPS.
3. Connect the Tech2 to the vehicle.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
5. Select “Data Display” with the Tech2.
6. Check the throttle position data and adjust the TPS
position.
7. Tighten two screws.
NOTE: Verify any DTCs (diagnosis Trouble Code) are
not stored after replacement.