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Powertrain Verification Test - Ver 2

POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER-2

Applicability - All

1. Inspect the vehicle to ensure that all engine components are properly installed and connected. Reassemble and reconnect components as necessary.

2. If this verification procedure is being performed after a NO TROUBLE CODE repair, perform steps 3 and 4.

3. Check to see if the initial symptom still exists. If there are no trouble codes or the symptom no longer exists, the repair was successful and is now complete.

4. If the initial or another symptom exists, the repair is not complete. Check all technical service bulletins or flash updates and return to Symptom list if necessary.

5. If this verification procedure is being performed after a TROUBLE CODE repair, perform steps 6 through 11.

6. Connect the DRB to the data link connector. Using the DRB erase any diagnostic trouble codes and reset all values.

7. Perform steps 8 through 10 if the PCM has been replaced. Then proceed with the verification. If the PCM has not been replaced skip those steps and continue verification.

8. If PCM has been changed and correct VIN and mileage have not been programmed, a DTC will be set in ABS and Airbag modules. In addition, if vehicle is equipped with a Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM), Secret Key data must be updated to enable start.

9. For ABS and Airbag systems: Enter correct VIN and Mileage in PCM. Erase codes in ABS and Airbag modules.

10. For SKIM theft alarm: Connect DRB to data link connector. Go to Theft Alarm, SKIM, Misc. and place SKIM in secured access mode, by using the appropriate PIN code for this vehicle. Select Update the Secret Key data. Data will be transferred from SKIM to PCM.

11. Road test vehicle. If the test is for an A/C DTC, ensure it is operating during the following test. Drive vehicle for at least 5 minutes.

12. For some of time go at least 40 mph. At some point stop the vehicle, turn off the engine for at least 10 seconds. Ensure the trans shifts through all gears. When finished read DTCs with the DRB. If a DTC has set, return to Symptom Lists and follow path.

13. If the original DTC did not return, and there are no new DTC's, the repair was successful and testing is complete.