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Powertrain Verification Test - Ver 5

POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER-5

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 any existing diagnostic trouble codes have not been repaired, go to Symptom List and follow path specified.

3. Connect the DRB III to the data link connector.

4. Ensure the fuel tank has at least a quarter tank of fuel. Turn off all accessories.

5. Perform steps 6 through 8 if the PCM has been replaced. Then proceed with the verification. If the PCM has not been replaced skip those steps and continue verification.

6. 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.

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

8. 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.

9. If a Comprehensive Component DTC was repaired, perform steps 10 - 13. If a Major OBD II Monitor DTC was repaired skip those steps and continue verification.

10. After the ignition has been off for at least 10 seconds, restart the vehicle and run 2 minutes.

11. If the Good Trip counter changed to one or more and there are no new DTC's, the repair was successful and is now complete. Erase DTC's and disconnect the DRB III.

12. If the repaired DTC has reset the repair is not complete. Check for any related Technical Service Bulletins or flash updates and return to the Symptom list.

13. If another DTC has set, return to the Symptom List and follow the path specified for that DTC.

14. With the DRB III, monitor the appropriate pre-test enabling conditions until all conditions have been met. Once the conditions have been met, switch screen to the appropriate OBD II monitor, (Audible beeps when the monitor is running).

15. If the monitor ran, and the Good Trip counter changed to one or more, the repair was successful and is now complete. Erase DTC's and disconnect the DRB III.

16. If the repaired OBD II trouble code has reset or was seen in the monitor while on the road test, the repair is not complete. Check for any related Technical Service Bulletins or flash updates and return to Symptom List.

17. If another DTC has set, return to the Symptom List and follow the path specified for that DTC.