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Diagnostic Test

  1. PCM WIRING OR CONNECTORS 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Using the appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and each connector at the PCM.
    3. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
    4. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      • Repair as necessary.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information .

      No 

      • Go To  2
  2. CHECKING THE PCM GROUND CIRCUITS 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Using a 12 volt test light connected to 12 volts, check the PCM ground circuits.
    3. Wiggle test each circuit during the test to check for an intermittent open in the circuit.
      NOTE:

      The test light should be illuminated and bright. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.

      Is the test light illuminated and bright?

      Yes 

      • Go To  3

      No 

      • Repair the PCM ground circuit(s) for an open circuit or high resistance.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information .
  3. CHECKING THE PCM FUSED IGNITION CIRCUITS 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. Using a 12 volt test light connected to ground, check the PCM Fused Ignition circuit.
    3. Wiggle test the circuit during the test to check for an intermittent open in the circuit.
      NOTE:

      The test light should be illuminated and bright. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.

      Is the test light illuminated and bright?

      Yes 

      • Go To  4

      No 

      • Repair the open or short to ground in the PCM Fused Ignition circuit.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information .
  4. CHECKING THE PCM FUSED B+ CIRCUITS 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Using a 12 volt test light connected to Ground, check the PCM Fused B+ circuit.
    3. Wiggle test the circuit during the test to check for an intermittent open in the circuit.
      NOTE:

      The test light should be illuminated and bright with the ignition on and not illuminated with the ignition off. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.

      Is the test light illuminated as described above?

      Yes 

      • Test complete.

      No 

      • Repair the open or short to ground in the PCM Fused B+ circuit(s) as necessary.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information .