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Test Procedure

Step Procedure Result / Action to Take
1
  • PERFORM: Preliminary Check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK .
-- Was Complaint Verified?
-- YES:
  • GO TO: Step 2
-- NO:
  • GATHER more information from customer about the complaint.
  • IGNITION: OFF.
  • CONNECT: Scan Tool.
  • IGNITION: ON.
  • CHECK: Throttle valve position closed:
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 3 - 25%.
  • DEPRESS: Accelerator pedal slowly to WOT while observing the percentage display. The percentage display must increase uniformly.
  • CHECK: Throttle valve position at WOT:
  • IGNITION: OFF.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 84 - 97%.
-- 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.
  • GO TO: Step 6
-- NO:
  • GO TO: Step 3
  • REMOVE: Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3 - far enough so that the harness connector terminals are accessible.
  • DISCONNECT: Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3- harness connector.
  • IGNITION: ON.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3- harness connector terminals 2 to 6 for voltage.
  • IGNITION: OFF.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: About 5.0 V.
-- Was Value obtained?
-- YES:
  • GO TO: Step 4
-- NO:
  • GO TO: Step 5
  • REMOVE: Engine Control Module - J623-. Refer to appropriate repair information.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3- harness connector terminal 1 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector T60 / 39 for resistance.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3- harness connector terminal 3 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector T60 / 49 for resistance.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3- harness connector terminal 4 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector T60 / 23 for resistance.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3- harness connector terminal 5 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector T60 / 34 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω).
-- Were Values obtained?
-- YES:
  • REPLACE: Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3-. Refer to appropriate repair information.
  • GO TO: Step 6
-- NO:
  • 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.
  • GO TO: Step 6
  • REMOVE: Engine Control Module - J623-. Refer to appropriate repair information.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3- harness connector terminal 2 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector T60 / 41 for resistance.
  • CHECK: Throttle Valve Control Module -GX3- harness connector terminal 6 to the Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector T60 / 24 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω).
-- Were Values obtained?
-- YES:
  • GO TO: Step 6
-- NO:
  • 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.
  • GO TO: Step 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.
  • If all electrical connections are OK:
  • REPLACE: Engine Control Module -J623-. Refer to appropriate repair information.
  • 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.
-- NO:
  • Perform the diagnostic procedure for any DTC's.
  • If no DTC's return, the repair is complete.
  • Return vehicle to customer.