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- Internal engine component failures.
Were any of the above conditions present?
Ye s>>
Repair as necessary.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 3
3.(K342) ASD OUTPUT CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Ignition Coil harness connector.
Disconnect the Fuel Injector harness connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, actuate the ASD.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the (K342) ASD
Output circuit in the Ignition Coil harness connector and Fuel Injector
harness connector while the ASD is actuating.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Ye s>>
Go To 4
No>>
Repair the excessive resistanceorshorttogroundinthe
(K342) ASD Output circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
4.IGNITION SYSTEM OPERATION
Turn the ignition off.
Connect the Ignition Coil harness connector.
Remove the Ignition Coil.
Leave the Fuel Injector harness connector of the cylinder being tested disconnected.
Install a spark tester on the Ignition Coil.
While cranking the engine observe the spark coming from the spark tester.
NOTE: A crisp blue spark that is able tojump the gap of the spark tester should be generated.
Is good spark present?
Ye s>>
Go To 5
No>>
Go To 14
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15.IGNITION COIL
Disconnect the Ignition Coil harness connector.
Remove the Fuel Pump Relay.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (K19) Ignition
Coil Control No.1 circuit.
Crank the engine for 5 seconds while observing the test light.
NOTE: The primary resistance of the 8.3L Ignition coil is 0.53 to
0.65 of an ohm at 77°F (25°C).
Does the test light brightly blink/flicker?
Ye s>>
Replace the Ignition Coil.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 16
16.(K19) IGNITION COIL CONTROL NO.1 CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the C1 PCM harness connector.
Check the (K19) Ignition Coil Control No.1 circuit for an open or short to
ground.
Was a problem found with the Coil Control circuit?
Ye s>>
Repair the (K19) Ignition Coil Control No.1 circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 17
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When Monitored:
Any time the engine is running, and the adaptive numerator has been successfully updated.
Set Condition:
When more than a 1% misfire rate is measured during two trips, or with a 6% to 30% misfire rate during one
trip.
Possible Causes
(K342) ASD RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT
(K12) INJECTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT
(K134) COIL CONTROL CIRCUIT
IGNITION WIRE
SPARK PLUG
IGNITION COIL
FUEL PUMP INLET STRAINER PLUGGED
RESTRICTED FUEL SUPPLY LINE
FUEL PUMP MODULE
FUEL PRESSURE LEAK DOWN
FUEL INJECTOR
ENGINE MECHANICAL
PCM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
Diagnostic Test
1.CYLINDER MIS-FIRE CONDITION ACTIVE
Engine running.
Observe the WHICH CYLINDER IS MISFIRING screen for at least one minute on the scan tool.
Isthereamisfirepresentatthistime?
Ye s>>
Go To 2
No>>
Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION Diagnostic Procedure.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
2.VISUAL INSPECTION
NOTE: Anything that affects the speed of the crankshaft can cause a misfireDTC.
NOTE: When a Misfire is detected for a particular cylinder, the PCM will shut down that cylinders Injector
Control circuit.
- Visually inspect the engine for any of the following conditions.
- Worn serpentine belt
- Binding Engine-Driven accessories: A/C Compressor, P/S Pump, Water pump.
- Misalignment of the Water pump, P/S Pump and A/C Compressor pulleys
- Corroded PCM power and ground circuits.
- Improper CKP, CMP, MAP, and TP Sensor mounting
- Poor connector/terminal to component connection. i.e., CKP sensor, Fuel Injector, Ign coil, etc.
- Vacuum leaks
- Restricted Air Induction system or Exhaust system.
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- Internal engine component failures.
Were any of the above conditions present?
Ye s>>
Repair as necessary.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 3
3.(K342) ASD RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Ignition Coil harness connector.
Disconnect the Fuel Injector harness connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, actuate the ASD Relay.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the (K342) ASD
Relay Output circuit in the Ignition Coil harness connector and Fuel
Injector harness connector while the relay is actuating.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Ye s>>
Go To 4
No>>
Repair the excessive resistanceorshorttogroundinthe
(K342) ASD Relay Output circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
4.IGNITION SYSTEM OPERATION
Turn the ignition off.
Connect the Ignition Coil harness connector.
Remove the Ignition Coil.
Leave the Fuel Injector harness connector of the cylinder being tested disconnected.
Install a spark tester on the Ignition Coil.
While cranking the engine observe the spark coming from the spark tester.
NOTE: A crisp blue spark that is able tojump the gap of the spark tester should be generated.
Is good spark present?
Ye s>>
Go To 5
No>>
Go To 14
NOTE: Connect the Fuel Injector harness connector before continuing.
5.SPARK PLUG
Turn the ignition off.
Remove the Spark Plug.
Inspect the Spark Plug for the following conditions.
-Cracks
- Carbon Tracking
- Foreign Material
- Gap size out of specifications
- Loose or broke electrode
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15.IGNITION COIL
Disconnect the Ignition Coil harness connector.
Remove the Fuel Pump Relay.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (K134) Coil
Control circuit.
Crank the engine for 5 seconds while observing the test light.
NOTE: The primary resistance of the 8.3L Ignition coil is 0.53 to
0.65 of an ohm at 77°F (25°C).
Does the test light brightly blink/flicker?
Ye s>>
Replace the Ignition Coil.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 16
16.COIL CONTROL CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
Check the (K134) Coil Control circuit for an open or short to ground.
Was a problem found with the Coil Control circuit?
Ye s>>
Repair the Coil Control circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 17
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When Monitored:
Any time the engine is running, and the adaptive numerator has been successfully updated.
Set Condition:
When more than a 1% misfire rate is measured during two trips, or with a 6% to 30% misfire rate during one
trip.
Possible Causes
(K342) ASD RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT
(K13) INJECTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT
(K134) COIL CONTROL CIRCUIT
IGNITION WIRE
SPARK PLUG
IGNITION COIL
FUEL PUMP INLET STRAINER PLUGGED
RESTRICTED FUEL SUPPLY LINE
FUEL PUMP MODULE
FUEL PRESSURE LEAK DOWN
FUEL INJECTOR
ENGINE MECHANICAL
PCM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
Diagnostic Test
1.CYLINDER MIS-FIRE CONDITION ACTIVE
Engine running.
Observe the WHICH CYLINDER IS MISFIRING screen for at least one minute on the scan tool.
Isthereamisfirepresentatthistime?
Ye s>>
Go To 2
No>>
Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION Diagnostic Procedure.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
2.VISUAL INSPECTION
NOTE: Anything that affects the speed of the crankshaft can cause a misfireDTC.
NOTE: When a Misfire is detected for a particular cylinder, the PCM will shut down that cylinders Injector
Control circuit.
- Visually inspect the engine for any of the following conditions.
- Worn serpentine belt
- Binding Engine-Driven accessories: A/C Compressor, P/S Pump, Water pump.
- Misalignment of the Water pump, P/S Pump and A/C Compressor pulleys
- Corroded PCM power and ground circuits.
- Improper CKP, CMP, MAP, and TP Sensor mounting
- Poor connector/terminal to component connection. i.e., CKP sensor, Fuel Injector, Ign coil, etc.
- Vacuum leaks
- Restricted Air Induction system or Exhaust system.
Page 1152 of 5267

- Internal engine component failures.
Were any of the above conditions present?
Ye s>>
Repair as necessary.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 3
3.(K342) ASD RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Ignition Coil harness connector.
Disconnect the Fuel Injector harness connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, actuate the ASD Relay.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the (K342) ASD
Relay Output circuit in the Ignition Coil harness connector and Fuel
Injector harness connector while the relay is actuating.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Ye s>>
Go To 4
No>>
Repair the excessive resistanceorshorttogroundinthe
(K342) ASD Relay Output circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
4.IGNITION SYSTEM OPERATION
Turn the ignition off.
Connect the Ignition Coil harness connector.
Remove the Ignition Coil.
Leave the Fuel Injector harness connector of the cylinder being tested disconnected.
Install a spark tester on the Ignition Coil.
While cranking the engine observe the spark coming from the spark tester.
NOTE: A crisp blue spark that is able tojump the gap of the spark tester should be generated.
Is good spark present?
Ye s>>
Go To 5
No>>
Go To 14
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15.IGNITION COIL
Disconnect the Ignition Coil harness connector.
Remove the Fuel Pump Relay.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (K134) Coil
Control circuit.
Crank the engine for 5 seconds while observing the test light.
NOTE: The primary resistance of the 8.3L Ignition coil is 0.53 to
0.65 of an ohm at 77°F (25°C).
Does the test light brightly blink/flicker?
Ye s>>
Replace the Ignition Coil.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 16
16.COIL CONTROL CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
Check the (K134) Coil Control circuit for an open or short to ground.
Was a problem found with the Coil Control circuit?
Ye s>>
Repair the Coil Control circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 17