throttle body DAEWOO MATIZ 2003 Service Repair Manual

GENERAL ENGINE INFORMATION 1A–3
DAEWOO M-150 BL2
COMPONENT LOCATOR
ENGINE COMPARTMENT (TYPICAL)
(Left–Hand Drive Shown, Right–Hand Drive Similar)
D102A401
1 Power Steering Oil Reservoir
2 Coolant Reservoir
3 Canister
4 Canister Solenoid
5 Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
6 Intake Manifold
7 Ignition Coil
8 Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve
9 Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
10 Throttle Body
11 Brake Fluid Reservoir
12 Wiper Motor13 Battery
14 Fuse Box
15 Air Cleaner Housing
16 Resonator
17 PCV Hose
18 Distributor
19 Exhaust Manifold
20 Snorkel
21 Engine
22 Washer Fluid Reservoir
23 Oil Level Gauge
24 Oil Filler Cap

1A–4 GENERAL ENGINE INFORMATION
DAEWOO M-150 BL2
ENGINE COMPARTMENT (EURO III)
(Left–Hand Drive Shown, Right–Hand Drive Similar)
MAA1A010
1 Power Steering Oil Reservoir
2 Coolant Reservoir
3 Canister Purge Solenoid
4 Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
5 Intake Manifold
6 Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
7 Throttle Body
8 Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve
9 Brake Fluid Reservoir
10 Wiper Motor11 Battery
12 Fuse Box
13 Air Cleaner Housing
14 Resonator
15 Electronic Ignition System Ignition Coil
16 Exhaust Manifold
17 Snorkel
18 Engine
20 Washer Fluid Reservoir
19 Oil Level Gauge
21 Oil Filler Cap

SOHC ENGINE MECANICAL 1B–7
DAEWOO M-150 BL2
MANIFOLD & AIR FLOW SYSTEM
D21B0021
1 Intake Manifold
2 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Pipe
3 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve and
Solenoid
4 Throttle Body Assembly
5 Air Filter Assembly
6 Resonator7 Snorkel
8 Oxygen Sensor
9 Exhaust Manifold
10 Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
11 Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield (Euro III)
12 Exhaust Manifold (Euro III)

1D – 2 ENGINE COOLING
DAEWOO M-150 BL2
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The cooling system maintains the engine temperature at
an efficient level during all engine operating conditions.
When the engine is cold the cooling system cools the
engine slowly or not at all. This slow cooling of the en-
gine allows the engine to warm up quickly.
The cooling system includes a radiator(a) and cooling
fan(b), a thermostat and housing(c), a coolant pump(d),
a coolant pump drive belt and coolant hose. The timing
belt drives the coolant pump.
All components must function properly in order for the
cooling system to operate. The coolant pump draws the
coolant from the radiator. The coolant then circulates
through water jackets in the engine block and the cylin-
der head, distributor case(e), throttle body(f). When the
coolant reaches the operating temperature of the ther-
mostat, the thermostat opens. The coolant then goes
back to the radiator where it cools.
This system directs some coolant through the hoses to
the heater core(g). This provides for heating and de-
frosting. The surge tank(h) is connected to the radiator
and throttle body to recover the coolant displaced by ex-
pansion from the high temperatures. The surge tank
maintains the correct coolant level.
The cooling system for this vehicle has no radiator cap
and drain cock. The coolant is added to the cooling sys-tem through the surge tank. To drain the cooling system,
disconnect the lower radiator hose and drain the cool-
ant.
RADIATOR
This vehicle has a lightweight tube-and-fin aluminum ra-
diator.
SURGE TANK
The surge tank is a transparent plastic reservoir, similar
to the windshield washer reservoir.
The surge tank is connected to the radiator and throttle
body by a hose. As the vehicle is driven, the engine cool-
ant heats and expands. The portion of the engine cool-
ant displaced by this expansion flows from the radiator
into the surge tank. The air trapped in the radiator is de-
gassed into the surge tank.
When the engine is stops, the engine coolant cools and
contracts. The displaced engine coolant is then drawn
back into the radiator. This keeps the radiator filled with
the coolant to the desired level at all times and increases
the cooling efficiency.
Maintain the coolant level between the MIN and the
MAX marks on the surge tank when the system is cold.
D102D001

ENGINE COOLING 1D–5
DAEWOO M-150 BL2
COMPONENT LOCATOR
COOLANT HOSE AND COMPONENTS
D12D4011
1 Radiator Coolant Return Hose
2 Upper Radiator Hose
3 Not Used
4 Radiator Assembly
5 Lower Radiator Hose
6 Throttle Body Assembly
7 Surge Tank hose
8 Surge Tank
9 Coolant Temperature Sensor
10 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor11 Surge Tank Return Hose
12 Water Inlet Cap
13 Heater Outlet Hose
14 Heater Inlet Hose
15 Distributor Case
16 Thermostat
17 Thermostat Housing
18 Throttle Body Inlet Hose
19 Throttle Body Outlet Hose
20 Hose Bracket

ENGINE CONTROLS 1F–3
DAEWOO M-150 BL2
DTC P1628 Immobilizer No Successful
Communication 1F-270. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P1629 Immovilizer Wrong Computation 1F-272
DTC P0656 Fuel Level Gauge Circuit Fault 1F-274.
DTC P1660 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
High Voltage 1F-276. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P1661 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Low Voltage 1F-278. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symptom Diagnosis 1F-280. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important Preliminary Checks 1F-280. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intermittent 1F-281. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hard Start 1F-283. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Surges or Chuggles 1F-286. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lack of Power, Sluggishness or Sponginess 1F-288
Detonation/Spark Knock 1F-290. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hesitation, Sag, Stumble 1F-292. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cuts Out, Misses 1F-294. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Poor Fuel Economy 1F-296. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rough, Unstable, or Incorrect Idle, Stalling 1F-297. .
Excessive Exhaust Emissions or Odors 1F-300. . . .
Dieseling, Run-on 1F-302. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backfire 1F-303. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance and Repair 1F-304. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On-Vehicle Service 1F–304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Pump 1F–304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Pressure Regulator 1F-305. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filter 1F-306. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Tank 1F-307. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Rail and Injectors 1F-308. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Evaporator Emission Canister 1F-309. . . . . . . . . . . . . Evaporator Emission Canister Purge
Solenoid 1F-310. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor 1F-310. .
Throttle Body 1F-311. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 1F-312.
Intake Air Temperature (ECT) Sensor 1F-313. . . . . .
Oxygen Sensor (O2S 1) 1F-314. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S 2) 1F-314. . . . . . . . .
Electric Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EEGR)
Valve 1F-315. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Knock Sensor 1F-315. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic Ignition (EI) System Ignition Coil 1F-316.
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor 1F-316. . . . . . . .
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 1F-317. . . . . . . . . .
Engine Control Module (ECM) 1F-317. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 1F-319. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fastener Tightening Specification 1F-319. . . . . . . . . .
Special Tools 1F-319. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Tools Table 1F-319. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schematic and Routing Diagrams 1F-320. . . . . . . . .
ECM Wiring Diagram
(Sirius D3 – 1 of 5) 1F-320. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ECM Wiring Diagram
(Sirius D3 – 2 of 5) 1F-321. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ECM Wiring Diagram
(Sirius D3 – 3 of 5) 1F-322. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ECM Wiring Diagram
(Sirius D3 – 4 of 5) 1F-323. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ECM Wiring Diagram
(Sirius D3 – 5 of 5) 1F-324. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1F–4 ENGINE CONTROLS
DAEWOO M-150 BL2
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
IGNITION SYSTEM OPERATION
This ignition system does not use a conventional distrib-
utor and coil. It uses a crankshaft position sensor input
to the Engine Control Module (ECM). The ECM then de-
termines Electronic Spark Timing (EST) and triggers the
electronic ignition system ignition coil.
This type of distributorless ignition system uses a “waste
spark’’ method of spark distribution. Each cylinder is in-
dividural with coil per cylinder.
These systems use the EST signal from the ECM to
control the EST. The ECM uses the following informa-
tion:

Engine load (manifold pressure or vacuum).

Atmospheric (barometric) pressure.

Engine temperature.

Intake air temperature.

Crankshaft position.

Engine speed (rpm).
ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM
IGNITION COIL
The Electronic Ignition (EI) system ignition coil is
mounted near on the cylinder head.
A terminals of the EI system ignition coil provides the
spark for each spark plug. The EI system ignition coil is
not serviceable and must be replaced as an assembly.
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
This Electronic Ignition (EI) system uses a magnetic
crankshaft position sensor. This sensor protrudes
through its mount to within approximately 1.3 mm (0.05
inch) of the crankshaft reluctor. The reluctor is a special
wheel attached to the crankshaft with 58 slots machined
into it, 57 of which are equally spaced in 6-degree inter-
vals. The last slot is wider and serves to generate a
“sync pulse.” As the crankshaft rotates, the slots in the
reluctor change the magnetic field of the sensor, creat-
ing an induced voltage pulse. The longer pulse of the
58th slot identifies a specific orientation of the crank-
shaft and allows the Engine Control Module (ECM) to
determine the crankshaft orientation at all times. The
ECM uses this information to generate timed ignition
and injection pulses that it sends to the ignition coils and
to the fuel injectors.
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
The Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor sends a CMP sig-
nal to the Engine Control Module (ECM). The ECM uses
this signal as a “sync pulse” to trigger the injectors in the
proper sequence. The ECM uses the CMP signal to indi-
cate the position of the #1 piston during its power stroke.
This allows the ECM to calculate true sequential fuel in-jection mode of operation. If the ECM detects an incor-
rect CMP signal while the engine is running, Diagnostic
Trouble Code (DTC) P0341 will set. If the CMP signal is
lost while the engine is running, the fuel injection system
will shift to a calculated sequential fuel injection mode
based on the last fuel injection pulse, and the engine will
continue to run. As long as the fault is present, the en-
gine can be restarted. It will run in the calculated se-
quential mode with a 1-in-6 chance of the injector
sequence being correct.
IDLE AIR SYSTEM OPERATION
The idle air system operation is controlled by the base
idle setting of the throttle body and the Idle Air Control
(IAC) valve.
The Engine Control Module (ECM) uses the IAC valve to
set the idle speed dependent on conditions. The ECM
uses information from various inputs, such as coolant
temperature, manifold vacuum, etc., for the effective
control of the idle speed.
FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM
OPERATION
The function of the fuel metering system is to deliver the
correct amount of fuel to the engine under all operating
conditions. The fuel is delivered to the engine by the in-
dividual fuel injectors mounted into the intake manifold
near each cylinder.
The main fuel control sensors are the Manifold Absolute
Pressure (MAP) sensor, the oxygen sensor (O2S), and
the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S).
The MAP sensor measures or senses the intake man-
ifold vacuum. Under high fuel demands, the MAP sensor
reads a low vacuum condition, such as wide open
throttle. The Engine Control Module (ECM) uses this in-
formation to enrich the mixture, thus increasing the fuel
injector on-time, to provide the correct amount of fuel.
When decelerating, the vacuum increases. This vacuum
change is sensed by the MAP sensor and read by the
ECM, which then decreases the fuel injector on-time
due to the low fuel demand conditions.
The O2S is located in the exhaust manifold. The HO2S
is located in the exhaust pipe. The oxygen sensors indi-
cate to the ECM the amount of oxygen in the exhaust
gas, and the ECM changes the air/fuel ratio to the en-
gine by controlling the fuel injectors. The best air/fuel ra-
tio to minimize exhaust emissions is 14.7:1, which
allows the catalytic converter to operate most efficiently.
Because of the constant measuring and adjusting of the
air/fuel ratio, the fuel injection system is called a “closed
loop” system.
The ECM uses voltage inputs from several sensors to
determine how much fuel to provide to the engine. The

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DAEWOO M-150 BL2
pors. Fresh air from the air cleaner is supplied to the
crankcase. The fresh air is mixed with blowby gases
which then pass through a vacuum hose into the intake
manifold.
Periodically inspect the hoses and the clamps. Replace
any crankcase ventilation components as required.
A restricted or plugged PCV hose may cause the follow-
ing conditions:

Rough idle

Stalling or low idle speed

Oil leaks

Oil in the air cleaner

Sludge in the engine
A leaking PCV hose may cause the following conditions:

Rough idle

Stalling

High idle speed
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor is a
thermistor (a resistor which changes value based on
temperature) mounted in the engine coolant stream.
Low coolant temperature produces a high resistance
(100,000 ohms at –40C [–40F]) while high tempera-
ture causes low resistance (70 ohms at 130C [266F]).
The Engine Control Module (ECM) supplies 5 volts to
the ECT sensor through a resistor in the ECM and mea-
sures the change in voltage. The voltage will be high
when the engine is cold and low when the engine is hot.
By measuring the change in voltage, the ECM can de-
termine the coolant temperature. The engine coolant
temperature affects most of the systems that the ECM
controls. A failure in the ECT sensor circuit should set a
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0117 or P0118. Re-
member, these DTC indicate a failure in the ECT circuit,
so proper use of the chart will lead either to repairing a
wiring problem or to replacing the sensor to repair a
problem properly.
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
The Throttle Position (TP) sensor is a potentiometer
connected to the throttle shaft of the throttle body. The
TP sensor electrical circuit consists of a 5-volt supply
line and a ground line, both provided by the Engine Con-
trol Module (ECM). The ECM calculates the throttle
position by monitoring the voltage on this signal line. The
TP sensor output changes as the accelerator pedal is
moved, changing the throttle valve angle. At a closed
throttle position, the output of the TP sensor is low,
about 0.4–0.8 volt. As the throttle valve opens, the out-
put increases so that, at Wide Open Throttle (WOT), the
output voltage will be about 4.5–5 volts.The ECM can determine fuel delivery based on throttle
valve angle (driver demand). A broken or loose TP sen-
sor can cause intermittent bursts of fuel from the injector
and an unstable idle, because the ECM thinks the
throttle is moving. A problem in any of the TP sensor cir-
cuits should set a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
P0122 or P0123. Once the DTC is set, the ECM will sub-
stitute a default value for the TP sensor and some ve-
hicle performance will return.
CATALYST MONITOR OXYGEN
SENSORS
Three-way catalytic converters are used to control emis-
sions of hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO),
and oxides of nitrogen (NOx). The catalyst within the
converters promotes a chemical reaction. This reaction
oxidizes the HC and CO present in the exhaust gas and
converts them into harmless water vapor and carbon
dioxide. The catalyst also reduces NOx by converting it
to nitrogen. The ECM can monitor this process using the
oxygen sensor (O2S) and heated oxygen sensor
(HO2S). These sensors produce an output signal which
indicates the amount of oxygen present in the exhaust
gas entering and leaving the three-way converter. This
indicates the catalyst’s ability to efficiently convert ex-
haust gasses. If the catalyst is operating efficiently, the
O2S signals will be more active than the signals pro-
duced by the HO2S. The catalyst monitor sensors oper-
ate the same way as the fuel control sensors. The
sensors’ main function is catalyst monitoring, but they
also have a limited role in fuel control. If a sensor output
indicates a voltage either above or below the 450 mV
bias voltage for an extended period of time, the Engine
Control Module (ECM) will make a slight adjustment to
fuel trim to ensure that fuel delivery is correct for catalyst
monitoring.
A problem with the O2S circuit will set DTC P0131,
P0132, P0133 or P0134 depending on the special condi-
tion. A problem with the HO2S signal will set DTC
P0137, P0138, P0140 or P0141 depending on the spe-
cial condition.
A fault in the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) heater ele-
ment or its ignition feed or ground will result in lower oxy-
gen sensor response. This may cause incorrect catalyst
monitor diagnostic results.
ELECTRIC EXHAUST GAS
RECIRCULATION VALVE
The Electric Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EEGR) system
is used on engines equipped with an automatic trans-
axle to lower oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emission levels
caused by high combustion temperature. The main ele-
ment of the system is the EEGR valve, controlled electri-
cally by the Engine Control Module (ECM). The EEGR
valve feeds small amounts of exhaust gas into the intake

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manifold to decrease combustion temperature. The
amount of exhaust gas recirculated is controlled by vari-
ations in vacuum and exhaust back pressure. If too
much exhaust gas enters, combustion will not take
place. For this reason, very little exhaust gas is allowed
to pass through the valve, especially at idle.
The EEGR valve is usually open under the following
conditions:

Warm engine operation.

Above idle speed.
Results of Incorrect Operation
Too much EEGR flow tends to weaken combustion,
causing the engine to run roughly or to stop. With too
much EEGR flow at idle, cruise, or cold operation, any of
the following conditions may occur:

The engine stops after a cold start.

The engine stops at idle after deceleration.

The vehicle surges during cruise.

Rough idle.
If the EEGR valve stays open all the time, the engine
may not idle. Too little or no EEGR flow allows combus-
tion temperatures to get too high during acceleration
and load conditions. This could cause the following con-
ditions:

Spark knock (detonation)

Engine overheating

Emission test failure
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
The Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor is a thermistor,
a resistor which changes value based on the tempera-
ture of the air entering the engine. Low temperature pro-
duces a high resistance (100 kohms at –40C [–40F]),
while high temperature causes a low resistance (70
ohms at 130C [266F]).
The Engine Control Module (ECM) provides 5 volts to
the IAT sensor through a resistor in the ECM and mea-
sures the change in voltage to determine the IAT. The
voltage will be high when the manifold air is cold and low
when the air is hot. The ECM knows the intake IAT by
measuring the voltage.
The IAT sensor is also used to control spark timing when
the manifold air is cold.
A failure in the IAT sensor circuit sets a diagnostic
trouble code P0112 or P0113.
IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE
Notice: Do not attempt to remove the protective cap
and readjust the stop screw. Misadjustment may result
in damage to the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve or to the
throttle body.The IAC valve is mounted on the throttle body where it
controls the engine idle speed under the command of
the Engine Control Module (ECM). The ECM sends volt-
age pulses to the IAC valve motor windings, causing the
IAC valve pintle to move in or out a given distance (a
step or count) for each pulse. The pintle movement con-
trols the airflow around the throttle valves which, in turn,
control the engine idle speed.
The desired idle speeds for all engine operating condi-
tions are programmed into the calibration of the ECM.
These programmed engine speeds are based on the
coolant temperature, the park/neutral position switch
status, the vehicle speed, the battery voltage, and the
A/C system pressure, if equipped.
The ECM “learns” the proper IAC valve positions to
achieve warm, stabilized idle speeds (rpm) desired for
the various conditions (park/neutral or drive, A/C on or
off, if equipped). This information is stored in ECM ”keep
alive” memories (information is retained after the ignition
is turned off). All other IAC valve positioning is calcu-
lated based on these memory values. As a result, en-
gine variations due to wear and variations in the
minimum throttle valve position (within limits) do not af-
fect engine idle speeds. This system provides correct
idle control under all conditions. This also means that
disconnecting power to the ECM can result in incorrect
idle control or the necessity to partially press the accel-
erator when starting until the ECM relearns idle control.
Engine idle speed is a function of total airflow into the
engine based on the IAC valve pintle position, the
throttle valve opening, and the calibrated vacuum loss
through accessories. The minimum throttle valve posi-
tion is set at the factory with a stop screw. This setting
allows enough airflow by the throttle valve to cause the
IAC valve pintle to be positioned a calibrated number of
steps (counts) from the seat during “controlled” idle op-
eration. The minimum throttle valve position setting on
this engine should not be considered the “minimum idle
speed,” as on other fuel injected engines. The throttle
stop screw is covered with a plug at the factory following
adjustment.
If the IAC valve is suspected as being the cause of im-
proper idle speed, refer to “Idle Air Control System
Check” in this section.
MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE
SENSOR
The Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor mea-
sures the changes in the intake manifold pressure which
result from engine load and speed changes and con-
verts these to a voltage output.
A closed throttle on engine coast down produces a rela-
tively low MAP output. MAP is the opposite of vacuum.
When manifold pressure is high, vacuum is low. The
MAP sensor is also used to measure barometric pres-
sure. This is performed as part of MAP sensor calcula-

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DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES
SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
If an intermittent problem is evident, follow the guide-
lines below.
Preliminary Checks
Before using this section you should have already per-
formed the “Euro On-Board Diagnostic (EOBD) System
Check.”
Perform a thorough visual inspection. This inspection
can often lead to correcting a problem without further
checks and can save valuable time. Inspect for the fol-
lowing conditions:

Engine Control Module (ECM) grounds for being
clean, tight, and in their proper location.

Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks, collapsing and proper
connections as shown on the Vehicle Emission Con-
trol Information label. Inspect thoroughly for any type
of leak or restriction.

Air leaks at the throttle body mounting area and the
intake manifold sealing surfaces.

Ignition wires for cracks, hardness, proper routing,
and carbon tracking.

Wiring for proper connections.

Wiring for pinches or cuts.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Tables
Do not use the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) tables to
try and correct an intermittent fault. The fault must be
present to locate the problem.
Incorrect use of the DTC tables may result in the unnec-
essary replacement of parts.
Faulty Electrical Connections or Wiring
Most intermittent problems are caused by faulty electri-
cal connections or wiring. Perform a careful inspection
of suspect circuits for the following:

Poor mating of the connector halves.

Terminals not fully seated in the connector body.

Improperly formed or damaged terminals. All connec-
tor terminals in a problem circuit should be carefullyinspected, reformed, or replaced to insure contact
tension.

Poor terminal-to-wire connection. This requires re-
moving the terminal from the connector body.
Road Test
If a visual inspection does not find the cause of the prob-
lem, the vehicle can be driven with a voltmeter or a scan
tool connected to a suspected circuit. An abnormal volt-
age or scan tool reading will indicate that the problem is
in that circuit.
If there are no wiring or connector problems found and a
DTC was stored for a circuit having a sensor, except for
DTC P0171 and DTC P0172, replace the sensor.
Intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL)
An intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp(MIL) with no
DTC present may be caused by the following:

Improper installation of electrical options such as
lights, two way radios, sound, or security systems.

MIL driver wire intermittently shorted to ground.
Fuel System
Some intermittent driveability problems can be attrib-
uted to poor fuel quality. If a vehicle is occasionally run-
ning rough, stalling, or otherwise performing badly, ask
the customer about the following fuel buying habits:

Do they always buy from the same source? If so, fuel
quality problems can usually be discounted.

Do they buy their fuel from whichever fuel station that
is advertising the lowest price? If so, check the fuel
tank for signs of debris, water, or other contamina-
tion.
IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE
Whenever the battery cables, the Engine Control Mod-
ule (ECM), or the fuse is disconnected or replaced, the
following idle learn procedure must be performed:
1. Turn the ignition ON for 10 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition OFF for 10 seconds.