Diagnostic System Check

Circuit Description
The Powertrain On-Board Diagnosis System Check must be the starting point for any driveability complaint diagnosis. Before using this procedure, you should perform a careful visual/physical check of the PCM and engine grounds for being clean and tight. The Diagnostic System Check is an organized approach to identifying a problem created by an electronic engine control system malfunction.

Diagnostic Aids
An intermittent may be caused by a poor connection, rubbed through wire insulation or a wire broken inside the insulation. Check for poor connections or a damaged harness. Inspect the PCM harness and connectors for improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, poor terminal to wire connection, and damaged harness.

Test Description
The number(s) below refer to the Step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table:
1. The MIL should be ON steady with the key ON / engine OFF. If not, the No Malfunction Indicator Lamp table should be used to isolate the malfunction.
2. This test ensures that the PCM is capable of transmitting Class 2 serial data to the DLC and that the Class 2 data circuit is not open or shorted. If a problem is encountered and a malfunctioning scan tool is.suspected, try the scan tool on another vehicle to verify operation. If a DLC problem exists, the DLC Diagnosis table should be used to diagnose the condition.
3. If the engine will not start, the Engine Cranks But Will Not Run table should be used to diagnose the condition.
4. The scan tool may display DTCs which are diagnosed in 4T65-E Automatic Transaxle Diagnosis.
^ PCM malfunction DTCs P0601, P0602.
^ System voltage DTCs P0560, P1635, P1631.
^ Component level DTCs switches, sensor range/performance, sensor high voltage, sensor low voltage, ODMs, etc .
^ System level DTCs (fuel trim, misfire, EGR flow, TWC system, EVAP system, idle control system, HO2S response or HO2S transition time ratio).
5. A scan tool parameter which is not within the typical range may help to isolate the area which is causing the problem.