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TXV SOLENOID (ATC)-2WAYCAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 C200 18LB/DG TXV SOLENOID FEED
2 C51 18DB/BR FUSED REAR BLOWER MOTOR RELAY OUTPUT
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Symptom:
VALVE POWER FEED FAILURE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
VALVE POWER FEED FAILURE
When Monitored: Ignition ON for at least 3.5 seconds. ABS Power Relay closed. Valve
command for a particular solenoid not present.
Set Condition: Low feedback voltage from the low side of all the solenoids for over 20
consecutive controller checks spaced 5 ms apart.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
INTERMITTENT DTC
BLOWN FUSE - FUSED B(+) CIRCUIT
NO B+ SUPPLY TO FUSE
FUSED B(+) CIRCUIT OPEN
B(+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
CAB - FUSED B(+) CIRCUIT OPEN
CAB - FUSED B(+) CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, erase DTC's.
Turn the ignition off.
Turn the ignition on.
Drive the vehicle above 25 km/h (15 mph) for at least 10 seconds.
Stop the vehicle.
With the DRBIIIt, read DTC's.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay Valve Power Feed Circuit DTC present right now?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Go To 9
2 Turn the ignition off.
Remove and Inspect the ABS Fuse 21 in the IPM.
Is the Fuse blown?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Go To 6
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DIAGNOSTIC JUNCTION PORT - BLACK 16 WAYCAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS (PCM/SKIM)
2 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS (HVAC)
3 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS (RADIO)
4 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS (ORC)
5 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS (CLUSTER)
6 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS (BCM)
7 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS (DLC)
8 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS (OVERHEAD CONSOLE)
9 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS (IPM)
10 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS (LSIACM)
11 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS (MEMORY SEAT/MIRROR)
12 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS (PWR DOOR/ LT, RT LIFTGATE)
13 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS (RSIACM)
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15 - -
16 - -
INTELLIGENT POWER MODULE C4 - GRAY 10 WAYCAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 Z127 12BK/DG GROUND
2 T750 12YL/GY ENGINE STARTER MOTOR RELAY OUTPUT
3 K342 16BR/WT AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN RELAY OUTPUT
4 F500 18DG/PK (ANTILOCK
BRAKES)FUSED IGNITION SWITCH RELAY OUTPUT (RUN)
5- -
6 D25 16WT/VT (ANTILOCK
BRAKES)PCI BUS
7 A107 12TN/RD (ANTILOCK
BRAKES)FUSED B(+)
8 A111 12DG/RD (ANTILOCK
BRAKES)FUSED B(+)
9 A701 14BR/RD FUSED B(+)
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LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - BLACK 2 WAYCAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 B9 18DG/LG LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
2 B8 18DG/TN LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 12 VOLT SUPPLY
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FUSES (IPM)FUSE
NO.AMPS FUSED CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 20A INTERNAL FUSED B(+)
2 15A INTERNAL FUSED PARK LAMP RELAY OUTPUT
3 15A INTERNAL FUSED PARK LAMP RELAY OUTPUT
4 30A INTERNAL FUSED B(+)
5 20A F306 16DB/PK FUSED ACCESSORY RELAY OUTPUT
6 20A F307 16LB/PK (BATTERY POSITION) FUSED B(+)
6 20A F307 16LB/PK (ACCESSORY RELAY POSITION) FUSED ACCESSORY RELAY OUTPUT
8 20A INTERNAL FUSED B(+)
9 40A INTERNAL FUSED B(+)
10 40A C7 12DB FUSED FRONT BLOWER MOTOR RELAY OUTPUT
11 20A F302 18GY/PK FUSED ACCESSORY RELAY OUTPUT
12 25A C51 12LB/BR FUSED REAR BLOWER MOTOR RELAY OUTPUT
13 40A C15 12DB/WT FUSED REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY OUTPUT
14 15A INTERNAL FUSED B(+) (I.O.D.)
15 20A INTERNAL FUSED B(+)
16 25A INTERNAL FUSED B(+)
17 20A INTERNAL FUSED B(+)
18 15A INTERNAL FUSED B(+)
19 40A A101 12VT/RD FUSED B(+)
20 40A A102 12WT/RD FUSED B(+)
21 25A A111 12DG/RD FUSED B(+)
22 40A A110 12OR/RD FUSED B(+)
23 10A A106 20LB/RD FUSED B(+)
24 20A A701 16BR/RD FUSED B(+) (HAZARD)
26 20A A103 18GY/RD FUSED B(+)
27 40A A112 12OR/RD FUSED B(+)
28 40A F30 12PK/YL FUSED ACCESSORY RELAY OUTPUT
30 40A SPARE SPARE
31 40A A113 12WT/RD FUSED B(+)
32 40A A115 12YL/RD FUSED B(+)
33 15A INTERNAL FUSED ACCESSORY RELAY OUTPUT
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PUMP MOTOR CONNECTOR-2WAYCAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 TN GROUND
2 RD PUMP/MOTOR RELAY OUTPUT
RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - GRAY 2 WAYCAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 B7 18DG/VT RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
2 B6 18DG/WT RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 12 VOLT SUPPLY
RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR (SENSOR SIDE)-2WAYCAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 WT/DB RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
2 WT RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 12 VOLT SUPPLY
RIGHT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - BLACK 2 WAYCAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 B2 18DG/LB RIGHT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
2 B1 18DG/OR RIGHT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 12 VOLT SUPPLY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - Continued
P0235-BOOST PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL VOLTAGE TOO LOW.............67
P0235-BOOST PRESSURE SENSOR SUPPLY VOLTAGE TOO HIGH OR LOW....70
P0335-CKP POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT OVERSPEED RECOGNITION.........73
P0340-CKP POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT DYNAMIC PLAUSIBILITY.............75
P0340-CMP POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT CMP/CKP SYNC FAILURE...........77
P0340-CMP POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT SIGNAL FREQUENCY TOO HIGH.....80
P0340-CMP POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT STATIC PLAUSIBILITY...............80
P0380-GLOW PLUG CIRCUIT A OPEN CIRCUIT.............................84
P0380-GLOW PLUG CIRCUIT A SHORT CIRCUIT............................84
P0403-EGR SOLENOID CIRCUIT OPEN CIRCUIT............................87
P0403-EGR SOLENOID CIRCUIT SHORT CIRCUIT...........................90
P0480-FAN 1 CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN CIRCUIT...........................92
P0480-FAN 1 CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT CIRCUIT..........................94
P0481-FAN 2 CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN CIRCUIT...........................96
P0481-FAN 2 CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT CIRCUIT..........................98
P0500-VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR FREQUENCY TOO HIGH..................100
P0500-VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR HIGH LEVEL DURATION...................100
P0500-VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR PLAUSIBILITY...........................100
P0500-VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL VOLTAGE TOO HIGH..............100
P0514-BATTERY TEMP SENSOR CIRCUIT SIGNAL VOLTAGE TOO HIGH.......104
P0520- OIL PRESS SENSOR CIRCUIT MALF PLAUSIBILITY..................107
P0520-OIL PRESS SENSOR CKT MALF SUPPLY VOLTAGE TOO HIGH OR LOW .110
P0530-A/C PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT PLAUSIBILITY....................112
P0530-A/C PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT SIGNAL VOLTAGE TOO HIGH.......112
P0530-A/C PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT SIGNAL VOLTAGE TOO LOW.......112
P0530-A/C PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT SUPPLY VOLTAGE TOO HIGH OR
LOW.................................................................112
P0560-SYSTEM VOLTAGE TOO HIGH.....................................117
P0560-SYSTEM VOLTAGE TOO LOW.....................................120
*CHECKING THE CHARGING SYSTEM OPERATION - DIESEL................120
P0615-STARTER RELAY CIRCUIT SHORT CIRCUIT.........................124
P0620-GENERATOR FIELD CONTROL MALF BATTERY VOLTAGE
DEVIATION TOO HIGH.................................................126
P0620-GENERATOR FIELD CONTROL MALF BATTERY VOLTAGE
DEVIATION TOO LOW..................................................126
P0620-GENERATOR FIELD CONTROL MALF BATTERY VOLTAGE TOO HIGH . . .126
P0620-GENERATOR FIELD CONTROL MALF BATTERY VOLTAGE TOO LOW. . . .126
P0620-GENERATOR FIELD CONTROL MALF CHARGING VOLTS TOO LOW. . . .126
P0620-GENERATOR FIELD CONTROL MALF OPEN CIRCUIT.................126
P0620-GENERATOR FIELD CONTROL MALF SHORT CIRCUIT................126
P0620-GENERATOR FIELD CONTROL MALF UNSTABLE CURRENT...........126
P0627-FUEL LIFT PUMP RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN CIRCUIT..........129
P0627-FUEL LIFT PUMP RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT CIRCUIT.........131
P0641-SENSOR REFERENCE VOLTAGE A CKT VOLTAGE TOO HIGH..........133
P0651-SENSOR REFERENCE VOLTAGE B CKT VOLTAGE TOO HIGH..........133
P0641-SENSOR REFERENCE VOLTAGE A CKT VOLTAGE TOO LOW..........136
P0651-SENSOR REFERENCE VOLTAGE B CKT VOLTAGE TOO LOW..........136
P0645-A/C CLUTCH RELAY CIRCUIT OPEN CIRCUIT........................139
P0645-A/C CLUTCH RELAY CIRCUIT SHORT CIRCUIT......................142
P0685-ECM/PCM RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT SHUTS OFF TOO EARLY........145
P0685-ECM/PCM RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT SHUTS OFF TOO LATE..........147
P0703-BRAKE SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUITS PLAUSIBILITY WITH
REDUNDANT CONTACT................................................149
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - Continued
SERIAL LINK EXTERNAL FAULT.........................................216
ROLLING CODE FAILURE...............................................218
VIN MISMATCH........................................................218
TRANSPONDER COMMUNICATION FAILURE..............................220
TRANSPONDER CYCLIC REDUNDANCY CHECK (CRC) FAILURE.............220
TRANSPONDER ID MISMATCH..........................................220
TRANSPONDER RESPONSE MISMATCH..................................220
VERIFICATION TESTS
VERIFICATION TESTS..................................................223
8.0 COMPONENT LOCATIONS..............................................227
8.1CONTROL MODULES.............................................227
8.2CONTROLS AND SOLENOIDS......................................227
8.3DATA LINK CONNECTOR..........................................227
8.4FUEL SYSTEM...................................................228
8.5RELAYS.........................................................228
8.6SENSORS.......................................................229
8.7SWITCHES......................................................230
9.0 CONNECTOR PINOUTS................................................231
A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH - LT. GRAY 2 WAY............................231
A/C PRESSURE SENSOR - GRAY 4 WAY..................................231
ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR (DIESEL) - BLACK 10 WAY........231
BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR (DIESEL) - BLACK 2 WAY................231
BOOST PRESSURE SENSOR (DIESEL) - BLACK 4 WAY.....................232
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH - BLACK 6 WAY...................................232
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (DIESEL) - BLACK 3 WAY...................232
CLUTCH PEDAL UPSTOP SWITCH (DIESEL) - RED 2 WAY...................232
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (DIESEL) - BLACK 3 WAY................232
DATA LINK CONNECTOR - BLACK 16 WAY................................233
EGR SOLENOID (DIESEL) - LT. GRAY 2 WAY...............................233
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE C1 (DIESEL) - BLACK 81 WAY..................234
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE C1 (DIESEL) - BLACK 81 WAY..................235
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE C2 (DIESEL) - BLACK 40 WAY..................236
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP SENSOR (DIESEL) - BLUE 2 WAY.................236
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR (DIESEL) - BLACK 3 WAY.................237
ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR (DIESEL) - BLACK 2 WAY.............237
FUEL HEATER (DIESEL) - BLACK 2 WAY..................................237
FUEL INJECTOR NO. 1 (DIESEL) - BLACK 2 WAY...........................237
FUEL INJECTOR NO. 2 (DIESEL) - BLACK 2 WAY...........................237
FUEL INJECTOR NO. 3 (DIESEL) - BLACK 2 WAY...........................238
FUEL INJECTOR NO. 4 (DIESEL) - BLACK 2 WAY...........................238
FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR (DIESEL) - BLACK 3 WAY.......................238
FUEL PRESSURE SOLENOID (DIESEL) - BLACK 2 WAY.....................238
GENERATOR - BLACK 2 WAY...........................................238
GLOW PLUG RELAY (DIESEL) - BLACK 4 WAY.............................239
INTELLIGENT POWER MODULE C3 (DIESEL) - YELLOW/RED 20 WAY.........239
LEFT SPEED CONTROL SWITCH - WHITE 2 WAY..........................239
LIFT PUMP MOTOR (DIESEL) - BLACK 2 WAY..............................239
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR (DIESEL) - ORANGE 5 WAY......................240
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A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY......................................242
ECM/PCM RELAY (DIESEL).............................................242
FUEL HEATER RELAY (DIESEL)..........................................242
LIFT PUMP RELAY (DIESEL).............................................242
STARTER MOTOR RELAY...............................................242
RADIATOR FAN NO. 1 (DIESEL) - GRAY 2 WAY.............................242
RADIATOR FAN NO. 2 (DIESEL) - GRAY 2 WAY.............................243
RADIATOR FAN RELAY NO. 1 (DIESEL) - BLUE 9 WAY......................243
RADIATOR FAN RELAY NO. 2 (DIESEL) - BLUE 9 WAY......................243
RADIATOR FAN RELAY NO. 3 (DIESEL) - BLUE 9 WAY......................243
RIGHT SPEED CONTROL SWITCH - WHITE 2 WAY.........................244
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER MODULE - BLACK 6 WAY......................244
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (MTX/ATX) - BLACK 3 WAY......................244
WATER IN FUEL SENSOR (DIESEL) - BLACK 2 WAY........................244
10.0 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS................................................245
10.12001 RG 2.5L TURBO DIESEL......................................245
11.0 CHARTS AND GRAPHS................................................247
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3.2.2 ECM OPERATING MODES
As input signals to the ECM change, the ECM
adjusts its response to the output devices. For
example, the ECM must calculate a different fuel
quantity and fuel timing for engine idle condition
than it would for a wide open throttle condition.
There are several different modes of operation that
determine how the ECM responds to the various
input signals.
Ignition Switch On (Engine Off)
When the ignition switch is turned on, the ECM
activates the glow plug relay for a time period that
is determined by engine coolant temperature, atmo-
spheric temperature and battery voltage. The ECM
also activates the lift pump to prime the fuel sys-
tem.
Engine Start-up Mode
The ECM uses the engine temperature sensor
and the crankshaft position sensor (engine speed)
inputs to determine fuel injection quantity.
Normal Driving Modes
Engine idle, warm-up, acceleration, deceleration
and wide open throttle modes are controlled based
on all of the sensor inputs to the ECM. The ECM
uses these sensor inputs to adjust fuel quantity and
fuel injector timing.
Overheat Protection Mode
If engine temperature is above 106É C (223É F)
and vehicle speed is above 40 km/h (25 MPH) the
ECM will activate the high speed fan and will limit
fuel quantity for engine protection.
Limp-In Mode
If there is a fault detected with the accelerator
pedal position sensor, the ECM will set the engine
speed at 1100 RPM.
Overspeed Detection Mode
If the ECM detects engine RPM that exceeds
5000 RPM, the ECM will set a DTC in memory and
limit engine RPM to no more that 2500 RPM until
the DTC(s) is cleared.
After-Run Mode
The ECM transfers RAM information to ROM
and performs an Input/Output state check.
3.2.3 MONITORED CIRCUITS
The ECM is able to monitor and identify most
driveability related trouble conditions. Some cir-
cuits are directly monitored through ECM feedback
circuitry. In addition, the ECM monitors the voltage
state of some circuits and compares those stateswith expected values. Other systems are monitored
indirectly when the ECM conducts a rationality test
to identify problems.
Although most subsystems of the engine control
module are either directly or indirectly monitored,
there may be occasions when diagnostic trouble
codes are not immediately identified. For a trouble
code to set, a specific set of conditions must occur
and unless these conditions occur, a DTC will not
set.
3.2.4 SKIS OVERIVEW
The sentry key immobilizer system (SKIS) is
designed to prevent unauthorized vehicle opera-
tion. The system consists of a sentry key immobi-
lizer module (SKIM), ignition key(s) equipped with
a transponder chip and the ECM. When the ignition
switch is turned on, the SKIM interrogates the
ignition key. If the ignition key is Valid or Invalid,
the SKIM sends a PCI Bus message to the ECM
indicating ignition key status. Upon receiving this
message the ECM will terminate engine operation
or allow the engine to continue to operate.
3.2.5 SKIS ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS
The sentry key immobilizer module (SKIM) has
been programmed to transmit and monitor many
different coded messages as well as PCI Bus mes-
sages. This monitoring is called On-Board Diagnos-
tics. Certain criteria must be met for a DTC to be
entered into SKIM memory. The criteria may be a
range of; input voltage, PCI Bus message or coded
messages to the SKIM. If all of the criteria for
monitoring a circuit or function are met and a fault
is detected, a DTC will be stored in the SKIM
memory.
3.2.6 SKIS OPERATION
When ignition power is supplied to the SKIM, the
SKIM performs an internal self-test. After the self-
test is complete, the SKIM energizes the antenna
(this activates the transponder chip) and sends a
challenge to the transponder chip. The transponder
chip responds to the challenge by generating an
encrypted response message using the following:
Secret Key - This is an electronically stored value
(identification number) that is unique to each SKIS.
The secret key is stored in the SKIM, ECM and all
ignition key transponders.
Challenge - This is a random number that is gen-
erated by the SKIM at each ignition key cycle.
The secret key and challenge are the two vari-
ables used in the algorithm that produces the
encrypted response message. The transponder uses
the crypto algorithm to receive, decode and respond
to the message sent by SKIM. After responding to
the coded message, the transponder sends a tran-
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sponder ID message to the SKIM. The SKIM com-
pares the transponder ID message to the available
valid key codes in SKIM memory (8 key maximum
at any one time). After validating the ignition key,
the SKIM sends a PCI Bus message called a seed
request to the ECM, then waits for the ECM re-
sponse. If the ECM does not respond, the SKIM will
send the seed request again. After three failed
attempts, the SKIM will stop sending the seed
request and store a trouble code in memory. If the
ECM sends a seed response, the SKIM sends a
valid/invalid key message to the ECM. This is an
encrypted message that is generated using the
following:
VIN - Vehicle Identification Number.
Seed - This is a random number that is generated
by the ECM at each ignition key cycle.
The VIN and seed are two variables used in the
rolling code algorithm that encrypts the valid/
invalid key message. The ECM uses the rolling code
algorithm to receive, decode and respond to the
valid/invalid key message sent by the SKIM. After
sending the valid/invalid key message, the SKIM
waits 3.5 seconds for an ECM status message from
the ECM. If the ECM does not respond with a valid
key message to the SKIM, a fault is detected and a
code is stored.
The SKIS incorporates a warning lamp located in
the information center. The lamp receives switched
ignition voltage and is hardwired to the body con-
trol module. The lamp is actuated when the SKIM
sends a PCI Bus message to the body control
module requesting the lamp on. The body control
module then provides the ground for the lamp.
The SKIM will request lamp operation for the
following:
± bulb check at ignition on
± to alert the vehicle operator to a SKIS malfunc-
tion
± when the SKIM is in customer key programming
mode
For all faults except transponder faults the lamp
remains on steady. In the event of a transponder
fault the lamp will flash at a rate of 1Hz (once per
second). If a fault is present, the lamp will remain
on or flashing for the complete ignition cycle. If a
fault is stored in SKIM memory which prevents the
system from operating properly, the ECM will allow
the engine to start and idle for 2 seconds then stall.
This may occur up to six times. After the sixth
attempt, the ECM disables the starter relay until
the fault is corrected.
3.3 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
Each diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is diagnosed
by following a specific procedure. The diagnostic
test procedure contains step-by-step instruction fordetermining the cause of the DTC as well as no
trouble code problems. It is not necessary to per-
form all of the tests in this book to diagnose an
individual code.
Always begin diagnosis by reading the DTC's
using the DRBIIIt.
3.3.1 HARD CODE
A DTC that comes back within one cycle of the
ignition key is a hard code. This means that the
problem is current every time the ECM/SKIM
checks that circuit or function. Procedures in this
manual verify if the DTC is a hard code at the
beginning of each test. When the fault is not a hard
code, an intermittent test must be performed.
NOTE: If the DRBIIItdisplays faults for multiple
components (i.e. ECT, VSS, Oil Temp sensors) iden-
tify and check the shared circuits for possible prob-
lems before continuing (i.e. sensor grounds or 5-volt
supply circuits). Refer to the appropriate schematic
to identify shared circuits.
3.3.2 INTERMITTENT CODE
A DTC that is not current every time the ECM/
SKIM checks the circuit or function is an intermit-
tent code. Most intermittent DTCs are caused by
wiring or connector problems. Problems that come
and go like this are the most difficult to diagnose;
they must be looked for under specific conditions
that cause them. The following checks may assist
you in identifying a possible intermittent problem.
²Visually inspect the related wire harness connec-
tors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or cor-
roded terminals.
²Visually inspect the related wire harness. Look
for chafed, pierced, or partially broken wire.
²Refer to hotlines or technical service bulletins
that may apply.
NOTE: Electromagnetic (radio) interference can
cause an intermittent system malfunction. This
interference can interrupt communication between
the ignition key transponder and the SKIM.
3.3.3 ECM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
IMPORTANT NOTE:Before replacing the ECM
for a failed driver, control circuit or ground circuit,
be sure to check the related component/circuit in-
tegrity for failures not detected due to a double fault
in the circuit. Most ECM driver/control circuit fail-
ures are caused by internal failures to components
(i.e. relays and solenoids) and shorted circuits (i.e.
sensor pull-ups, drivers and ground circuits). These
faults are difficult to detect when a double fault has
occurred and only one DTC has set.
If the DRB displays faults for multiple compo-
nents (i.e. VSS, ECT, Batt Temp, etc.), identify and
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