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Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  This step isolates the ignition 1 voltage circuit. An open or short to ground in this circuit sets all fuel injector DTCs.
  2. 4:  This step verifies that the PCM is able to control the fuel injector. If the test lamp flashes, the PCM and wiring are OK.
  3. 5:  This step tests if a ground is constantly being applied to the fuel injector.
DTC P0201-P0206

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference:  Engine Controls Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Engine Controls Connector End Views or Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector End Views
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Clear the DTCs with a scan tool.
  3. Attempt to start the engine.
  4. Observe the DTC information with a scan tool.
Are DTCs P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205 and P0206 all set?
Go to Step Go to Step
3 Inspect the fuel injector fuse in the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC).
Is the fuse open?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 8 
  1. Connect the J 34730-405  Injector Test Lamp to the harness connector of the appropriate fuel injector.
  2. Start the engine.
Does the test lamp flash?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 5 
Does the J 34730-405  remain illuminated at all times? Go to Step 7  Go to Step 6 
6 Test the control circuit of the fuel injector for a short to voltage or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 14  Go to Step 10 
7 Test the control circuit of the fuel injector for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 14  Go to Step 13 
8 Test the ignition voltage supply circuit for an open between the UBEC and splice.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  -
9 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the fuel injector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Repairing Connector Terminals .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 14  Go to Step 12 
10 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the powertrain control module (PCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Repairing Connector Terminals .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 14  Go to Step 13 
11
  1. Repair the ignition voltage supply circuit of the fuel injector for an open or a short to ground. Refer to Wiring Repairs .
  2. Replace the fuse if necessary.
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 14  -
12 Replace the fuel injector. Refer to Fuel Injector Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 14  -
13 Replace the PCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 14  -
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  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.
Does the DTC run and pass?
Go to Step 15  Go to Step 2 
15 Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool.
Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed?
Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle System OK