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Test Procedure

Step Procedure Result / Action to Take
1
  • PERFORM: Preliminary Check to verify the customers concern. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK .
-- Was Complaint verified?
-- YES: -- NO:
  • GATHER more information from customer about the complaint.
  • CONNECT: Scan Tool.
  • START or CRANK: Engine.
  • CHECK: Engine RPM.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: Cranking or Idle RPM.
  • IGNITION: OFF.
-- Was Value obtained?
-- YES:
  • CONDITION: May be intermittent.
  • PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component.
  • CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector.
-- NO:
  • DISCONNECT: Engine Speed Sensor -G28- harness connector.
  • IGNITION: ON.
  • CHECK: Engine Speed Sensor -G28- wiring connector terminals 1 to 3 for voltage.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: About 5.0 V.
  • IGNITION: OFF.
-- Was Value obtained?
-- YES: -- NO:
  • REMOVE: Engine Control Module - J623-. Refer to appropriate Service Information.
  • CHECK: Engine Speed Sensor -G28- harness connector terminal 2 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector T60 / 43 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω).
-- Was Value obtained?
-- YES:
  • REMOVE: Engine Speed Sensor -G28-. Refer to appropriate Service Information.
  • CHECK: Engine Speed Sensor -G28- wheel for proper seating, damage and/or run - out. Refer to appropriate Service Information.
  • Sensor wheel OK
  • REPLACE: Engine Speed Sensor -G28-. Refer to appropriate Service Information.
  • GO TO: Step 6 Engine Speed Sensor - G28-, CHECKING => 6 .
-- NO:
  • CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector.
  • GO TO: Step 6.
  • REMOVE: Engine Control Module - J623-. Refer to appropriate Service Information.
  • CHECK: Engine Speed Sensor -G28- harness connector terminal 1 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector T60 / 58 for resistance.
  • CHECK: Engine Speed Sensor -G28- harness connector terminal 3 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector T60 / 56 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω).
-- Were Values obtained?
-- YES: -- NO:
  • CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector.
  • GO TO: Step 6 Engine Speed Sensor - G28-, CHECKING => 6 .
  • Final Procedure 
  • Perform a road test to verify repair.
-- Does the original DTC return?
-- YES:
  • CHECK: Engine Control Module -J623- harness connector for any damaged, pushed-out pins.
  • REPAIR: As necessary.
  • Clear the DTC's. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
  • Repair is complete. Generate Readiness Code. Refer to READINESS CODE .
  • Return vehicle to Customer.
  • If all electrical connections are OK:
  • REPLACE: Engine Control Module -J623-. Refer to appropriate Service Information.
  • Repair is complete. Generate Readiness Code. Refer to READINESS CODE .
  • Return vehicle to Customer.
-- NO:
  • Perform the diagnostic procedure for any DTC's.
  • If no DTC's return the repair is complete.
  • Return vehicle to customer.