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Diagnostic Test

  1. ACTIVE DTC 
    1. Ignition on, engine not running.
    2. With a scan tool, select View DTCs.

      Is the DTC Active at this time?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  2

      No 

  2. (A922) FUSED B+ CIRCUITS 
    Fig 1: Using 12-Volt Test Light Connected To Ground To Probe Fused B+ Circuits In IPM
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    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Remove the ASD Relay from the IPM.
    3. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the (A922) Fused B+ circuits in the IPM.

      Does the test light illuminate brightly?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  3

      No 

  3. ASD RELAY 
    1. Measure the resistance of the ASD Relay Coil.

      Is the resistance between 60 to 80 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  4

      No 

  4. (K51) ASD RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN 
    Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Of ASD Relay Control Circuit From IPM To Appropriate Terminals Of Special Tool #8815
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    1. Disconnect the C3 PCM harness connector.
      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 PCM Pinout Box 8815 to perform diagnosis.
    2. Measure the resistance of the (K51) ASD Relay Control circuit from the IPM to the appropriate terminals of special tool #8815.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  5

      No 

  5. (K51) ASD RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between Ground And ASD Relay Control Circuit In IPM
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    1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (K51) ASD Relay Control circuit in the IPM.

      Is the resistance below 100 Ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  6
  6. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) 
    1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the ASD Relay and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
    2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
    3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals. Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the ASD Relay and Powertrain Control Module connectors.
    4. Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

      Were there any problems found?

      Yes 

      No