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9.STARTER
If there are no other possible causes remaining, review repair.
Repair
Replace the Starter.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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*NO RESPONSE WITH A NO START CONDITION
For a complete wiring diagramRefer to Section 8W.
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Possible Causes
(A919) PCM FUSED B+ CIRCUIT
PCM NO RESPONSE
(F202) (F1) (T751) PCM FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUITS
(Z130) (Z131) PCM GROUND CIRCUITS
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
(F855) 5-VOLT SENSOR OPEN/SHORTED
(F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
(F856) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
PCM
Diagnostic Test
1.(A919) PCM FUSED B+ CIRCUIT
NOTE: The scan tool and cable must be operating properly for the
resultsofthistesttobevalid.
NOTE: Make sure the ignition switch was on while trying to com-
municate with the PCM.
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.
CAUTION: Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the
PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals resulting
in poor terminal to pin connection. Install Miller Special Tool #8815
to perform diagnosis.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground probe the appropriate ter-
minal of special tool #8815.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Ye s>>
Go To 2
No>>
Repair the open or short to ground in the (A919) Fused B+
circuit. Inspect and replace fuses as necessary.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
2.(F202), (F1), (T751) PCM FUSED IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUITS
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the PCM Fused
Ignition Switch Output circuits in the appropriate terminals of special tool
#8815.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Ye s>>
Go To 3
No>>
Repair the (F202) (F1) (T751) Ignition Switch Output cir-
cuits. Inspect and replace fuses as necessary.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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3.(Z130) AND (Z131) PCM GROUND CIRCUITS
Using a 12-volt test light connected to battery voltage, probe the (Z130)
(Z131) PCM ground circuits in the appropriate terminals of special tool
#8815.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Ye s>>
Go To 4
No>>
Repair the PCM ground circuits.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
4.(F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off.
Connect the PCM harness connectors.
Disconnect the Crankshaft Position Sensor harness connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Measure the voltage on the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit.
Is the voltage between 4.5 and 5.2 volts?
Ye s>>
Go To 5
No>>
Go To 6
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5.CKP SENSOR
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the TP Sensor harness connector on 3.7L and 4.7L vehi-
cles.
Disconnect the Throttle Body Harness connector on 5.7L vehicles.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Measure the voltage on the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit in the TP Sen-
sor or Throttle Body harness connector.
Is the voltage between 4.5 and 5.2 volts?
Ye s>>
If communication is available with a PCM on a like vehicle,
replace and program the Powertrain Control Module per
Service Information.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Replace the Crankshaft Position Sensor.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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6.(F855) 5-VOLT SENSOR OPEN/SHORTED
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the TP Sensor/Throttle Body harness connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Measure the voltage on the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit.
Disconnect all the sensors that use the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit.
Did the voltage return to 4.5 to 5.2 volts when disconnecting
any of the sensors.
Ye s>>
Replace the sensor that is pulling down the (F855) 5-volt
supply.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 7
7.(F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect C2 PCM harness connector.
Disconnect all the sensors that share the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit.
Measure the resistance between ground and the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit at one of the sensor harness connec-
tors.
Istheresistancebelow100ohms?
Ye s>>
Repair the short to ground in the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 8
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8.(F856) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
Disconnect all the sensors that share the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit.
Measure the resistance between ground and the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit at one of the sensor harness connec-
tors.
Istheresistancebelow100ohms?
Ye s>>
Repair the short to ground in the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 9
9.PCM
NOTE: Before continuing, check the PCM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal
push out. Repair as necessary.
Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wire harness and connectors. Pay particular attention to all Power and
Ground circuits.
Were there any problems found?
Ye s>>
Repair as necessary.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module per Service Information.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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*START AND STALL CONDITION
For a complete wiring diagramRefer to Section 8W.
Possible Causes
CURRENT PCM DTCS
CURRENT SKIM DTCS
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR SWEEP
TP SENSOR NO.1 VOLTAGE GREATER THAN 0.92 VOLTS WITH THROTTLE CLOSED
ECT SENSOR
OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES FOR START AND STALL CONDITON
FUEL CONTAMINATION
Diagnostic Test
1.CHECKING DTCS
Ignition on, engine not running.
With a scan tool, read DTCs.
Are any DTCs present?
Ye s>>
Refer to the appropriate Diagnostic Procedure.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 2
2.CHECKING SKREEM DTCS
NOTE: If you are unable to communicate with the SKIM/SKREEM, refer to the VEHICLE THEFT AND SECU-
RITY ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS in Section 8 and perform the appropriate diagnostics.
With the scan tool, read the SKIM codes.
Are there any SKIM DTCs?
Ye s>>
Refer to the Sentry Key Vehicle Theft Security Electrical Diagnostics in Section 8.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 3
3.TP SENSOR SWEEP
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool read TP Sensor voltage.
While monitoring the scan tool, slowly open and close the Throttle on vehicles equipped with a 3.7L or 4.7L engine.
On vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine, using a scan tool perform the pedalfollower test and monitor both TP
Sensor voltage readings.
Was the voltage change smooth?
Ye s>>
Go To 4
No>>
Replace the Throttle Position Sensor on a 3.7L and 4.7L engines or the Throttle Body Assembly on a
5.7L engine.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)