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Diagnostic Test

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  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, erase DTCs in the PCM.
    3. Perform several ignition key cycles, pausing for at least one minute between each cycle.
    4. Turn the ignition on.
    5. With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.

      Did this DTC return?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2

      No 

  2. ASD RELAY 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Install a known good relay in place of the ASD Relay.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. With the scan tool, erase DTCs in the PCM.
    5. Perform several ignition key cycles, pausing for at least one minute between each cycle.
    6. Turn the ignition on.
    7. With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.

      Did this DTC return?

      Yes 

      • Go To  3

      No 

  3. CHECK THE (K51) ASD RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Remove the ASD Relay.
    3. Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
    4. Check for continuity between ground and the (K51) ASD Relay Control circuit at terminal 85 of the ASD Relay connector.

      Is there continuity between ground and the (K51) ASD Relay Control circuit?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (K51) ASD Relay Control circuit for a short to ground.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

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  4. CHECK THE PCM POWER AND GROUND CIRCUITS 
    1. Install the ASD relay.
    2. Perform the diagnostic procedure for NO RESPONSE FROM PCM. Refer to the appropriate Diagnostic information .

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

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  5. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE 
    1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the Powertrain Control Module wiring and connectors.
    2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
    3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
    4. Check for proper PCM power supply from the ignition switch and the ASD relay. Check the PCM for proper ground supply.
    5. Perform any Service Bulletins that may apply.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No