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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Ignition 1 Voltage - Fuse to Splice

¹

²

--

--

Ignition 1 Voltage - Splice to Injector

¹

P0201, P0202, P0203, or P0204

--

--

Fuel Injector 1 Control

P0201

P0201

P0201

--

Fuel Injector 2 Control

P0202

P0202

P0202

--

Fuel Injector 3 Control

P0203

P0203

P0203

--

Fuel Injector 4 Control

P0204

P0204

P0204

--

¹Open fuse, cranks no start

²Cranks no start

Circuit/System Description

The control module enables the appropriate fuel injector pulse for each cylinder. Ignition voltage is supplied to the fuel injectors. The control module controls each fuel injector by grounding the control circuit via a solid state device called a driver.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

    •  Engine Control Module Connector End Views
    •  Engine Controls Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

    •  Scan Tool Data List
    •  Scan Tool Data Definitions
    •  Scan Tool Output Controls

Special Tools Required

J 44603 Injector Test Lamp

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  2. Disconnect a fuel injector.
  3. With the ignition ON, engine OFF, probe the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the fuel injector with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground. The test lamp should illuminate.
  4. If the test lamp does not illuminate, repair the open in the ignition 1 voltage circuit between the fuse and the splice.
  5. Remove the INJECTORS IGN MOD fuse.
  6. Measure the resistance between the INJECTORS IGN MOD fuse to the ignition 1 voltage circuit terminal of a fuel injector with a DMM. All wire circuit resistance should measure less than 2 ohms.
  7. If the resistance is more than 2 ohms, repair the high resistance in the ignition 1 voltage circuit.
  8. Connect the J 44603 into each fuel injector connector one at a time. Crank the engine.
  9. If the test lamp flashes for each injector, perform the Fuel Injector Diagnosis. Refer to Fuel Injector Diagnosis .
    If the test lamp does not flash for each injector, test for an open or a short to voltage in the control circuit of the fuel injector, an intermittent or poor connection at the engine control module (ECM). If the circuit tests normal, replace the control module.
    If the test lamp remains illuminated at all times for any injector circuit, test for a short to ground in the control circuit of the fuel injector. If the circuit tests normal, replace the control module.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming