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Diagnostic Procedures

  1. Perform On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check. Read and record FREEZE FRAME and/or FAIL RECORDS data for each DTC set. Go to next step.
  2. Ensure PCM and engine grounds are secure and clean. If a problem is found, go to step 14). If no problem is found, go to next step.
  3. Using scan tool, select DTC INFO, LAST TST FAIL. If DTC P0107, P0108, P0122, P0123, P1106, P1107, P1121, P1122 and/or P1406 also set, diagnose affected DTC before proceeding. If none of these DTCs are set, go to next step.
  4. Turn ignition off. Disconnect PCM connectors. Turn ignition on. Using a DVOM, check voltage between PCM harness connector ground and 5-volt reference "A" circuits. If voltage is more than 5.5 volts, go to next step. If voltage is 5.5 volts or less, go to step 9).
  5. Using DVOM, check voltage between PCM harness connector ground and 5-volt reference "A" circuits. Disconnect EGR valve. If voltage is more than 5.5 volts, go to next step. If voltage is 5.5 volts or less, go to step 8).
  6. Using DVOM, check voltage between PCM harness connector ground and 5-volt reference "A" circuits while sequentially disconnecting fuel tank pressure (VIN K), MAP and TP sensors. If voltage changes whenever any of these sensors is disconnected, locate and repair short to voltage in affected sensor signal circuit and go to step 14). If voltage does not change, go to next step.
  7. Turn ignition off. Disconnect PCM connectors. Turn ignition on.Check 5-volt reference "A" circuit for short to voltage. If short to voltage is found, repair as necessary and go to step 14). If no short to voltage is found, go to step 13).
  8. Replace EGR valve and go to step 14).
  9. Ignition off. Reconnect PCM. Disconnect TP sensor, MAP sensor, EGR valve and fuel tank pressure sensor ("H" body with VIN K engine). Ignition on. Connect DVOM between TP sensor 5-volt reference circuit and TP sensor ground circuit. If voltage is less than 4.5 volts, go to step 12). If not, go to next step.
  10. With DVOM still connected to TP sensor 5-volt reference and ground circuits, reconnect (one at a time) Map sensor, EGR valve and fuel tank pressure sensor ("H" body with VIN K engine). If voltage changes when one of the listed devices is reconnected, replace that component and go to step 14). If voltage does not change, go to next step.
  11. Disconnect EGR valve. Connect DVOM between EGR connector 5-volt reference circuit and ground circuit. Reconnect TP sensor. If voltage measured on EGR connector changes, replace TP sensor and go to step 14). If not, go to step 13).
  12. Turn ignition off. Disconnect PCM connectors. Turn ignition on. check 5-volt reference "A" circuit for short to ground. If short to ground is found, repair as necessary and go to step 14). If no short to ground is found, go to next step.
  13. Replace PCM. Program replacement PCM using required equipment. Go to next step.
  14. Using scan tool, read and record FAIL RECORDS DATA, and clear DTCs. Operate vehicle within conditions noted in FAIL RECORDS data. Using scan tool, select SPECIFIC DTC INFO for DTC P1635. If scan tool displays DTC P1635 FAILED THIS IGN, return to step 2). If scan tool does not display DTC P1635 FAILED THIS IGN, repair is complete.
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