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3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 6E-257
Step Action Value (s) Yes No
11
Using the DVM and check the ignition coil ground
circuit.
1. Ignition "Off", engine "Off".
2. Disconnect the ignition coil connector for the
affected cylinder and ECM connector.
3. Check the circuit for open circuit.
Was the problem found?
E-53/E-54/E-55/
E-56/E-57/E-58
- Repair faulty
harness and
verify repair Go to Step 12
12
Replace the ignition coil for the affected cylinder.
Was the problem solved?
- Verify repair Go to Step 13
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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6E-262 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Step Action Value (s) Yes No
10
Using the DVM and check the EGR valve solenoid
signal circuit.
1. Ignition "Off", engine "Off".
2. Disconnect the EGR valve connector.
3. Check the circuit for short to battery voltage circuit.
Was the DVM indicated battery voltage?
E-76
V
-
Repair faulty
harness and
verify repair
Go to Step 11
11
Substitute a known good EGR valve and recheck.
Was the problem solved?
- Go to Step 12 Go to Step 13
12
Replace the EGR valve.
Was the problem solved?
- Verify repair Go to Step 13
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-267
Step Action Value (s) Yes No
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-273
Step Action Value (s) Yes No
15
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-278 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Step Action Value (s) Yes No
9
Using the DVM and check the purge solenoid valve
signal circuit.
1. Ignition "On", engine "Off".
2. Disconnect the purge solenoid valve connector.
3. Check the circuit for short to battery voltage circuit.
Was the DVM indicated battery voltage?
E-66
V
-
Repair faulty
harness and
verify repair
Go to Step 10
10
Substitute a known good purge solenoid valve and
recheck.
Was the problem solved?
- Go to Step 11 Go to Step 12
11
Replace the purge solenoid valve.
Was the problem solved?
- 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-287
Step Action Value (s) Yes No
26
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-290 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Step Action Value (s) Yes No
Breaker box is not available:
1. Ignition "Off", engine "Off".
2. Disconnect the ECM connector.
3. Check the circuit for open circuit.
Was the problem found?
E-60(A)
E-61(B)
-
Repair faulty
harness and
verify repair
Go to Step 9
9
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 10
10
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-292 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Step Action Value (s) Yes No
7
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 -