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Test Procedure

Step Procedure Result / Action to Take
1
  • PERFORM: Preliminary Check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK .
-- Was Complaint Verified?		 -- YES:
  • GO TO Step 2.
-- NO:
  • GATHER more information from customer about the complaint.
2
  • CONNECT: Scan Tool.
  • IGNITION: ON.
  • CHECK: Throttle valve position closed:
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 3 - 25%.
  • DEPRESS: Accelerator pedal slowly to WOT while observing the percentage display. The percentage display must increase uniformly.
  • CHECK: Throttle valve position at WOT:
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 84 - 97%.
  • IGNITION: OFF.
-- Was Value obtained?		 -- YES:
  • GO TO Step 3.
-- NO:
  • GO TO Step 4.
3
  • CONDITION: May be intermittent.
  • PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component.
  • CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector.
  • GO TO: Step 7.
4
  • REMOVE: Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3- far enough so that the harness connector terminals are accessible.
  • DISCONNECT: Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3- harness connector.
  • IGNITION: ON.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3- harness connector pins 2 to 6 for voltage.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3- harness connector pin 2 to ground for voltage.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: About 5.0 V.
  • IGNITION: OFF.
-- Were Values obtained?		 -- YES:
  • GO TO Step 5.
-- NO:
  • GO TO Step 6.
5
  • REMOVE: Engine Control Module - J623-. Refer to appropriate repair information.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3- harness connector terminal 1 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector T105 / 34 for resistance.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3- harness connector terminal 3 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector T105 / 91 for resistance.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3- harness connector terminal 4 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector T105 / 55 for resistance.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3- harness connector terminal 5 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector T105 / 90 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω)
-- Were Values obtained?		 -- YES:
  • REPLACE: Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3-. Refer to appropriate repair information.
  • GO TO: Step 7.
-- NO:
  • CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector.
  • GO TO: Step 7.
6
  • REMOVE: Engine Control Module - J623-. Refer to appropriate service information.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3- harness connector terminal 2 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector T105 / 54 for resistance.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3- harness connector terminal 6 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector T105 / 56 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω)
-- Were Values obtained?		 -- YES:
  • REPLACE Engine Control Module -J623-. Refer to appropriate repair information.
  • GO TO: Step 7.
-- NO:
  • CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector.
  • GO TO: Step 7.
7
  • Final Procedure
  • Perform a road test to verify repair.
  • Do any DTC's return:
 -- YES: -- NO:
  • Repair is complete. Generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .
  • Return vehicle to Customer.
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