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while the pressure is released from the cooling system.
When you are sure all the pressure has been released, turn
and remove the pressure relief cap (still with a cloth).
NOTE:
Allow the engine to cool before checking the engine
coolant level.
z Key in OFF position.
z Visually check the engine coolant level at the degas bottle or
coolant expansion tank.
z Is the engine coolant level within specification? A2 CHECK THE PRESSURE RELIEF CAP
z
Carry out the Cap— 3.8L or Cap—4.6L test. Go to Component
Tests in this section.
z Is pressure relief cap/radiator cap OK? Yes
GO to
A3 .
No
INSTALL a new
pressure relief
cap/radiator cap. TEST
the system for normal
operation. A3 CHECK THE ENGINE COOLANT FOR INTERNAL LEAK
z
Key in OFF position.
z Inspect the engine coolant in degas bottle/coolant expansion
tank for signs of transmission fluid or engine oil.
z Is oil or transmission fluid evident in the coolant? Yes
If engine oil is evident,
REFER to
Section 303 -
00 . If transmission fluid
is evident, REPAIR or
INSTALL a new radiator
as necessary.
No
GO to A4 .
A4 CHECK THE ENGINE AND THE TRANSMISSION FOR
COOLANT z
Remove the oil level dipstick from the engine and the
transmission.
z Is coolant evident in the oil or transmission fluid? Yes
If coolant is in engine,
REFER to
Section 303 -
00 . If coolant is in
transmission, REPAIR
or INSTALL a new
radiator as necessary.
To repair the automatic
transmission, REFER to
Section 307 - 01 .
No
GO to A5 .
A5 PRESSURE TEST THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
z
Pressure test the engine cooling system. Go to Component
Tests in this section.
z Does the engine cooling system leak? Yes
REPAIR or install new
components. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
No
The cooling system is
operational. GO to
Symptom Chart
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PINPOINT TEST B: THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
Test Step Result / Action to
Take B1 CHECK THE ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while
the engine is operating or when the cooling system is hot.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to
the cooling system or engine or personal injury. To avoid
having scalding hot coolant or steam blow out of the degas
bottle when removing the pressure relief cap, wait until the
engine is cooled, then wrap a thick cloth around the
pressure relief cap and turn it slowly. Step back while the
pressure is released from the cooling system. When you are
sure all the pressure has been released, turn and remove
the pressure relief cap (still with a cloth). NOTE: If the engine
is hot, allow the engine to cool before proceeding.
z Key in OFF position.
z Check the engine coolant level at the degas bottle/coolant
expansion tank.
z Is the engine coolant OK? Yes
GO to
B2 .
No
REFILL the engine
coolant at the degas
bottle/coolant
expansion tank. Go To Pinpoint Test A .
B2 CHECK THE COOLANT CONDITION
z
Check the coolant for dirt, rust or contamination.
z Is the coolant condition OK? Yes
GO to
B3 .
No
FLUSH the engine
cooling system.
REFER to Engine and Radiator Flushing in
this section. TEST the
system for normal
operation. B3 CHECK FOR AN AIRFLOW OBSTRUCTION
z
Inspect the A/C condenser core and radiator for obstructions
such as leaves or dirt.
z Is there an obstruction? Yes
REMOVE the
obstruction. CLEAN the
A/C condenser core
and radiator. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
No
GO to
B4 .
B4 CHECK THE WATER THERMOSTAT OPERATION
z
Start the engine and allow the engine to run for ten minutes.
z Feel the inlet and outlet heater water hoses and the underside of
the upper radiator hose.
z Are the upper radiator hose and the heater water hoses
cold? Yes
INSTALL a new water
thermostat. REFER to
Thermostat
— 3.8L ,
Thermostat — 4.6L(2V)
or
Thermostat — 4.6L
(4V) in this section.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
GO to B5 . Klj . 5 ba
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Component Tests Test Step Result / Action to
Take A1 CHECK THE INTERCOOLER COOLANT LEVEL
WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap under
any conditions while the engine is operating. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in damage to the cooling system
or engine and/or personal injury. To avoid having scalding hot
coolant or steam blow out of the cooling system, use extreme
care when removing the pressure relief cap from a hot degas
bottle. Wait until the engine has cooled, then wrap a thick cloth
around the pressure relief cap and turn it slowly one turn
(counterclockwise). Step back while the pressure is released
from the cooling system. When certain all the pressure has
been released, remove the pressure relief cap (still with a
cloth). NOTE: Allow the engine to cool before checking the engine
coolant level. The engine must be off to check the coolant.
z Key in OFF position.
z Visually check the intercooler coolant level at the degas bottle.
z Is the coolant level within specification? Yes
GO to
A2 .
No
REFILL the coolant
as necessary. GO
to A2 .
A2 CHECK THE DEGAS BOTTLE PRESSURE RELIEF CAP
z
WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap under
any conditions while the engine is operating. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in damage to the cooling system
or engine and/or personal injury. To avoid having scalding hot
coolant or steam blow out of the cooling system, use extreme
care when removing the pressure relief cap from a hot degas
bottle. Wait until the engine has cooled, then wrap a thick cloth
around the pressure relief cap and turn it slowly one turn
(counterclockwise). Step back while the pressure is released
from the cooling system. When certain all the pressure has
been released, remove the pressure relief cap (still with a
cloth).
z Remove the pressure relief cap.
z Inspect the pressure relief cap for foreign material between the
sealing gasket and the diaphragm.
z Is the pressure relief cap OK? Yes
GO to
A3 .
No
CLEAN or INSTALL
a new pressure
relief cap. TEST the
system for normal
operation. A3 CHECK THE DEGAS BOTTLE
z
WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap under
any conditions while the engine is operating. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in damage to the cooling system
or engine and/or personal injury. To avoid having scalding hot
coolant or steam blow out of the cooling system, use extreme
care when removing the pressure relief cap from a hot degas
bottle. Wait until the engine has cooled, then wrap a thick cloth
around the pressure relief cap and turn it slowly one turn
(counterclockwise). Step back while the pressure is released
from the cooling system. When certain all the pressure has
been released, remove the pressure relief cap (still with a
cloth).
z NOTE: The engine must be cool when coolant is added to the degas
bottle.
z Add coolant to the degas bottle until fluid is between the coolant fill
level marks.
z Does the degas bottle leak? Yes
INSTALL a new
degas bottle. TEST
the system for
normal operation.
No
CARRY OUT the
cooling system
pressure test.
REFER to the
Component Tests
in this section.
REPAIR as
necessary. TEST
the system for
normal operation. Klj . 4 ba
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PINPOINT TEST B: THE ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK AND THE
RELAY DOES NOT CLICK
Test Step Result / Action to Take
B1 CHECK CIRCUIT 33 (WH/PK) FOR VOLTAGE
z
Disconnect: Starter Motor Relay.
z Key in START position.
z Measure the voltage between the starter motor relay pin 85,
circuit 33 (WH/PK) and ground while holding the key in the
START position.
z Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? Yes
GO to
B10 .
No
For automatic
transmissions, GO to
B2 . For manual
transmissions, GO to
B5 .
B2 CHECK CIRCUIT 32 (RD/LB) FOR VOLTAGE AT THE DIGITAL
TR SENSOR z
Key in OFF position.
z Disconnect: Digital TR Sensor C110.
z Key in START position.
z Measure the voltage between the digital TR sensor C110 pin
10, circuit 32 (RD/LB) and ground while holding the key in the
START position.
z Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? Yes
GO to
B3 .
No
GO to B7 .
B3 CHECK CIRCUIT 33 (WH/PK) FOR OPEN
z
Key in OFF position.
z Measure the resistance between the digital TR sensor C110 pin Yes
GO to
B4 .
No
REPAIR circuit 33
(WH/PK). TEST the
system for normal
operation. Klj . 4 ba
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12, circuit 33 (WH/PK) and the starter motor relay pin 86, circuit
33 (WH/PK).
z Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? B4 CHECK DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR
ADJUSTMENT z
Carry out the digital TR sensor adjustment. Refer to Section 307 - 01 .
z Is the digital TR sensor adjusted correctly? Yes
INSTALL a new digital
TR sensor. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
No
ADJUST the digital TR
as necessary. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
B5 CHECK CIRCUIT 32 (RD/LB) FOR VOLTAGE AT THE CLUTCH
SWITCH OR JUMPER z
Key in OFF position.
z Disconnect: Clutch Pedal Switch C255.
z Key in START position.
z Measure the voltage between the clutch pedal switch C255 pin
2, circuit 32 (RD/LB) and ground while holding the key in the
START position.
z Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? Yes
GO to
B6 .
No
GO to B7 .
B6 CHECK CIRCUIT 33 (WH/PK)/32 (RD/LB) FOR OPEN
z
Key in OFF position.
z Measure the resistance between the clutch pedal switch C255
pin 1, circuit 33 (WH/PK)/32 (RD/LB) and the starter motor relay
pin 86, circuit 33 (WH/PK)/32 (RD/LB).
z Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes
INSTALL a new clutch
pedal switch. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 33
(WH/PK)/32 (RD/LB).
TEST the system for
normal operation.
B7 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE AT FUSE 6
z
Key in OFF position.
z Disconnect: Fuse #6.
z Key in START position. Yes
REPAIR circuit 32
(RD/LB). TEST the Klj . 5 ba
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z
Measure the voltage between the central junction box fuse 6,
circuit 33 (WH/PK) and ground while holding the key in the
START position.
z Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? system for normal
operation.
No
GO to
B8 .
B8 CHECK CIRCUIT 1050 (LG/VT) FOR VOLTAGE
z
Key in OFF position.
z Disconnect: Ignition Switch C209.
z Key in ON position.
z Measure the voltage between the ignition switch connector
C209 pin B4, circuit 1050 (LG/VT) and ground.
z Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? Yes
GO to
B9 .
No
REPAIR circuit 1050
(LG/VT). TEST the
system for normal
operation. B9 CHECK THE IGNITION SWITCH
z
Carry out the ignition switch component test. Refer to
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 149 for schematic and connector
information.
.
z Does the ignition switch test good? Yes
REPAIR circuit 33
(WH/PK). TEST the
system for normal
operation.
No
INSTALL a new ignition
switch. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
B10 CHECK CIRCUIT 1205 (BK) FOR OPEN
z
Key in OFF position. Yes
INSTALL a new starter
motor relay. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 1205
(BK). TEST the system
for normal operation. Klj . 6 ba
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PINPOINT TEST C: THE ENGINE CRANKS SLOWLY
PINPOINT TEST D: UNUSUAL STARTER NOISE z
Measure the resistance between the starter motor relay pin 86,
circuit 1205 (BK) and ground.
z Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Test Step Result / Action to Take
NOTE:
Before beginning this test, be sure that the battery is tested and fully charged. C1 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE STARTER
z
Key in OFF position.
z Measure the voltage between the starter motor
solenoid positive terminal and ground.
z Is the voltage 12.5 volts or greater? Yes
GO to
C2 .
No
REPAIR the circuit between the
battery and the starter solenoid.
CLEAN and TIGHTEN the
connections at the battery terminals.
TEST the system for normal
operation. C2 CHECK MOTOR GROUND CIRCUIT
z
Carry out the Motor Ground Circuit test; refer to
Component Tests in this section.
z Is the ground OK? Yes
INSTALL a new starter motor.
REFER to
Starter Motor — 3.8L or
Starter Motor — 4.6L . TEST the
system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR the ground circuit as
necessary. TEST the system for
normal operation. Test Step Result / Action to Take
D1 CHECK THE STARTER MOTOR
MOUNTING z
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manifold.
z Complete the evaporative emission
system leak test. Refer to Evaporative Emission System Leak Test in this
section.
z Does the system pass the leak test? No
GO to
A4 .
A3 VISUALLY INSPECT THE FUEL
FILLER CAP z
Visually inspect the fuel filler cap for
damage.
z Is the fuel filler cap damaged? Yes
INSTALL a new fuel filler cap. GO to
A4 .
No
GO to A4 .
A4 CHECK FOR SMALL LEAKS AT THE
FUEL FILLER CAP AND EVAP TEST PORT z
Connect the Evaporative Emission
System Leak Tester to the fuel filler
pipe.
z Key in ON position.
z Close the canister vent solenoid. Refer
to Canister Vent Solenoid Closing Procedure in this section.
z Pressurize the EVAP system to 3.48
kPa (14 inches H
2 O).
z Using the ultrasonic leak detector,
check the fuel filler cap and EVAP test
port for leaks.
z Is a leak detected? Yes
REPAIR or INSTALL new components as
necessary. GO to
A5 .
No
INSTALL the fuel filler cap. CARRY OUT the
evaporative emission system leak test. REFER
to Evaporative Emission System Leak Test in
this section. If the system passes the leak test,
CARRY OUT the evaporative emissions repair
verification drive cycle. REFER to Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle in this
section. A5 CHECK FOR CONCERN OTHER THAN
THE FUEL FILLER CAP z
Refer to previous test results.
z Did the system pass the evaporative
emission system leak test carried
out in pinpoint test Step A2? Yes
CARRY OUT the evaporative emission system
leak test. REFER to
Evaporative Emission System Leak Test in this section. If the system
passes the leak test, CARRY OUT the
evaporative emission repair verification drive
cycle. REFER to Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle in this section.
No
INSTALL the fuel filler cap. GO to A6 .
A6 CHECK FOR SMALL LEAK WITH
TESTER SET AT FILL POSITION z
Connect the Evaporative Emission
System Leak Tester to the EVAP test
port.
z Key in ON position.
z Close the canister vent solenoid. Refer
to Canister Vent Solenoid Closing Procedure in this section.
z Turn the selector on the Evaporative
Emission System Leak Tester to the
FILL position.
z Pressurize the EVAP system to 3.48
kPa (14 inches H
2 O).
z Does the pressure on the EVAP
system hold between 3.43 kPa and
3.53 kPa (13.80 inches and 14.20 Yes
GO to
A7 .
No
DISCONTINUE pressurizing the system. GO to
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inches H
2 O)? A7 CHECK FOR LEAKS IN THE
COMPLETE EVAP SYSTEM z
Connect the Evaporative Emission
System Leak Tester to the EVAP test
port.
z Key in ON position.
z Close the canister vent solenoid. Refer
to Canister Vent Solenoid Closing Procedure in this section.
z Pressurize the EVAP system to 3.48
kPa (14 inches H
2 O).
z Using the ultrasonic leak detector,
check the following EVAP system
locations:
„EVAP return tube to EVAP
canister purge valve
„ EVAP canister purge valve to
EVAP canister— canister vent
solenoid assembly
„ EVAP canister — canister vent
solenoid assembly to fuel tank
„ fuel filler cap and fuel filler tube
z Is a leak detected at EVAP return
tube, EVAP canister purge outlet
tube or EVAP canister tube or
associated hose? Yes
REPAIR or INSTALL new components as
necessary. CARRY OUT the evaporative
emission system leak test. REFER to
Evaporative Emission System Leak Test
in this
section. If the system passes the leak test,
CARRY OUT the evaporative emissions repair
verification drive cycle. REFER to Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle in this
section.
No
DISCONTINUE pressurizing the system. GO to
A8 .
A8 CHECK FOR SMALL LEAK FROM THE
EVAP RETURN TUBE TO THE FUEL
VAPOR TEE z
Disconnect the EVAP canister purge
outlet tube at the fuel vapor tee. Plug
the opening in the EVAP canister
purge outlet tube.
z Connect the Evaporative Emission
System Leak Tester to the EVAP test
port.
z Pressurize the EVAP system to 3.48
kPa (14 inches H
2 O).
z Using the ultrasonic leak detector,
check the EVAP system from the
intake manifold to the EVAP canister
purge outlet tube.
z Is a leak detected? Yes
REPAIR or INSTALL new components as
necessary. REPEAT Step A6 to verify the repair.
GO to
A9 .
No
GO to A9 .
A9 CHECK FOR SMALL LEAK BETWEEN
EVAP CANISTER AND FUEL TANK FILLER
PIPE z
Connect the Evaporative Emission
System Leak Tester to the fuel filler
pipe.
z Transfer the plug from the EVAP
canister purge outlet tube to the fuel
vapor tee.
z Turn the Evaporative Emission System
Leak Tester selector to the FILL
position.
z Key in ON position.
z Close the canister vent solenoid. Refer
to Canister Vent Solenoid Closing Yes
REPAIR or INSTALL new components as
necessary.
GO to
A10 .
No
GO to A10 . Klj . 7 ba
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canister.
z Check for disconnected or
cracked fuel vapor hoses or
tubes between the intake
manifold and following
components:
„EVAP canister purge
valve
„ EVAP canister
„ fuel vapor vent valve
assembly
„ fuel vapor control
valve tube assembly
z Check for damaged fuel
tank or fuel filler pipe.
z Is a concern with a hose,
tube, connection or valve
visually evident? B3 CHECK FOR EVAP SYSTEM
LEAKS z
Disconnect the EVAP return
tube from the intake
manifold and plug the EVAP
return tube.
z Connect the Evaporative
Emissions System Leak
Tester to the EVAP test
port.
z Carry out the evaporative
emissions system leak test.
Refer to Evaporative Emission System Leak Test
in this section.
z Does the system pressure
stay above 1.99 kPa (8
inches H
2 O)? Yes
GO to
B4 .
No
VERIFY that the fuel filler cap is installed correctly. REPAIR
or INSTALL new components as necessary. CARRY OUT
the evaporative emission system leak test. REFER to
Evaporative Emission System Leak Test in this section. If
the system passes the leak test, CARRY OUT the
evaporative emission repair verification drive cycle. REFER
to Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle in
this section. B4 CHECK FOR BLOCKAGE
BETWEEN THE EVAP
CANISTER PURGE VALVE AND
FUEL VAPOR TEE z
Key in ON position.
z Close the canister vent
solenoid. Refer to Canister Vent Solenoid Closing
Procedure in this section.
z Pressurize the EVAP
system to 3.48 kPa (14
inches H
2 O).
z Open the canister vent
solenoid. Refer to Canister Vent Solenoid Closing
Procedure in this section.
z Does the pressure drop
immediately? Yes
GO to
B5 .
No
INSTALL a new vapor line between the EVAP canister
purge valve and the fuel vapor tee. CARRY OUT the
evaporative emission system leak test. REFER to
Evaporative Emission System Leak Test in this section. If
the system passes the leak test, CARRY OUT the
evaporative emission repair verification drive cycle. REFER
to Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle in
this section. B5 CHECK FOR BLOCKAGE
BETWEEN FUEL FILLER PIPE
AND THE FUEL VAPOR TEE z
Connect the Evaporative
Emissions System Leak Yes
GO to
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