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Test Procedure

  1. B1 CHECK FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 

    Is DTC P0562, P0685, P068A, P2531, P2533 or P2535 present? 

    Yes No
    For DTC P0562, GO to  B8.
    For DTCs P0685 or P068A, GO to  B9.
    For DTCs P2531 and P2533, GO to  B2.
    For DTC P2535, GO to  B6.
    GO to  B8.
  2. B2 CHECK THE KEYST PIDS 
    • Access the PCM and monitor the KEYST PID.
    • Access the GEM/SJB and monitor the IGN_SW PID.
    • Key ON, engine OFF.

    Do both PIDs indicate RUN? 

    Yes No
    GO to  B5. GO to  B3.
  3. B3 CHECK THE IGNITION SWITCH AND HARNESS FOR AN OPEN 
    • PCM connector disconnected.
    • SJB-A connector disconnected.
    • Key ON, engine OFF.
    • Measure the voltage between:
      (+) PCM Connector, Harness Side (-)
      ISP-R - Pin B42 Ground
    • Measure the voltage between:
    (+) SJB-A Connector, Harness Side (-)
    ISP-R - Pin 3 Ground

    Are the voltages greater than 10 V? 

    Yes No
    GO to  B4. CHECK for a damaged ignition switch.
    REFER to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS Cell 149 Component Testing.
    If the ignition switch is OK, REPAIR the open circuit.
    CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  4. B4 CHECK THE ISP-R CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Ignition Switch connector disconnected.
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) PCM Connector, Harness Side (-) Vehicle Battery
    ISP-R - Pin B42 Negative terminal

    Is the resistance greater than 10K ohms? 

    Yes No
    CHECK the ignition switch for a short to ground.
    If the ignition switch is OK and DTC P2531 is present, GO to  B5.
    If the ignition switch is OK and DTC P2533 is present, GO to  B9.
    REPAIR the circuit.
    CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  5. B5 CHECK THE PCMRC CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND IN THE HARNESS 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • PCM Power Relay connector disconnected.
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) PCM Connector, Harness Side (-)
    PCMRC - Pin B38 Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10K ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  B15. REPAIR the short circuit. CLEAR the DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  6. B6 DTC P2535: CHECK FOR CORRECT KEY OPERATION 
    • Key ON, engine OFF.

    Does the engine start with the key in ON position? 

    Yes No
    GO to  B7. GO to  B15.
  7. B7 CHECK THE ISP-R/S CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • PCM connector disconnected.
    • Key ON, engine OFF.
    • Measure the voltage between:
    (+) PCM Connector, Harness Side (-) Vehicle Battery
    ISP-R/S - Pin B39 Negative terminal

    Is the voltage less than 1 V? 

    Yes No
    GO to  B16. CHECK for a damaged ignition switch.
    REFER to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS Cell 149 Component Testing.
    If the ignition switch is OK, REPAIR the circuit.
    CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  8. B8 CHECK THE B+ VOLTAGE TO PCM POWER RELAY 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • PCM Power Relay connector disconnected.
    • Key ON, engine OFF.
    • Measure the voltage between:
    (+) PCM Power Relay Connector, Harness Side (-)
    B+ - Pin 1, 3 Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 10 V? 

    Yes No
    GO to  B9. REPAIR the open circuit. CLEAR the DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  9. B9 DTCS P0685 AND P068A: CHECK THE PCMRC CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN IN THE HARNESS 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • PCM connector disconnected.
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) PCM Power Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) PCM Connector, Harness Side
    PCMRC - Pin 2 PCMRC - Pin B38

    Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  B10. REPAIR the open circuit. CLEAR the DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  10. B10 CHECK THE PCMRC CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE IN THE HARNESS 
    • Key ON, engine OFF.
    • Measure the voltage between:
    (+) PCM Connector, Harness Side (-)
    PCMRC - Pin B38 Ground

    Is any voltage present? 

    Yes No
    REPAIR the short circuit. CLEAR the DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
    For DTCs P0685 or P068A, GO to  B15.
    For DTC P2533, GO to  B16.
    For all others, GO to  B11.
  11. B11 CHECK THE ISP-R VOLTAGE AT THE PCM HARNESS CONNECTOR 
    • Measure the voltage between:
    (+) PCM Connector, Harness Side (-)
    ISP-R - Pin B42 Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 10 V? 

    Yes No
    GO to  B12. REPAIR the open circuit. CLEAR the DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  12. B12 CHECK THE ISP-R CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE IN THE HARNESS 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Measure the voltage between:
    (+) PCM Connector, Harness Side (-)
    ISP-R - Pin B42 Ground

    Is any voltage present? 

    Yes No
    REPAIR the short circuit. CLEAR the DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
    GO to  B13.
  13. B13 CHECK THE INJPWRM CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN IN THE HARNESS 
    • Fuel Injector connector disconnected.
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) PCM Connector, Harness Side (-) Fuel Injector Connector, Harness Side
    INJPWRM - Pin B21 IGN START/RUN - Pin 2

    Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  B14. REPAIR the open circuit. CLEAR the DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  14. B14 CHECK FOR AN OPEN VPWR CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE PCM AND THE PCM POWER RELAY 
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) PCM Power Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) PCM Connector, Harness Side
    VPWR - Pin 5 VPWR - Pin B67, B68

    Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes No
    INSTALL a new PCM Power relay.
    CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
    REPAIR the open circuit. CLEAR the DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  15. B15 CHECK THE ISP-R AND ISP-R/S CIRCUITS FOR INTERMITTENT CONCERNS 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • PCM connector connected.
    • Key ON, engine OFF.
    • Access the PCM and monitor the KEYST PID.
    • Access the GEM/SJB and monitor the IGN_SW PID.
    • Turn the key to the ON and START positions, while observing the PIDs.
    • Carefully wiggle all accessible wiring and connectors associated with the circuit and look for a change in the PID state.

    Is a concern present during the wiggle test? 

    Yes No
    REPAIR as necessary.
    CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
    GO to PINPOINT TEST Z .
  16. B16 CHECK FOR CORRECT PCM OPERATION 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect all the PCM connectors.
    • Visually inspect for:
      • pushed out pins
      • corrosion
    • Connect all the PCM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Carry out the PCM self-test and verify the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present? 

    Yes No
    INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to FLASH ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE PROGRAMMABLE READ ONLY MEMORY (EEPROM) , Programming the VID Block for a Replacement PCM. The system is operating correctly at this time.
    The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.