Circuit Description
The PCM controls the pulse frequency in relationship to the engine RPM and sends the information via Class 2 serial data to the instrument cluster.
Diagnostic Aids
Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster for additional diagnostic information.
Inspect for the following conditions:
Many situations may lead to an intermittent condition. Perform each inspection or test as directed.
Important: : Remove any debris from the connector surfaces before servicing a component. Inspect the connector gaskets when diagnosing or replacing a component. Ensure that the gaskets are installed correctly. The gaskets prevent contaminate intrusion.
| • | Loose terminal connection |
| - | Use a corresponding mating terminal to test for proper tension. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems for diagnosis and repair. |
| - | Inspect the harness connectors for backed out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and faulty terminal to wire connection. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems for diagnosis and repair. |
| • | Damaged harness--Inspect the wiring harness for damage. If the harness inspection does not reveal a problem, observe the display on the scan tool while moving connectors and wiring harnesses related to the sensor. A change in the scan tool display may indicate the location of the fault. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems for diagnosis and repair. |
| • | Inspect the powertrain control module (PCM) and the engine grounds for clean and secure connections. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems for diagnosis and repair. |
If the condition is determined to be intermittent, reviewing the Snapshot or Freeze Frame/Failure Records may be useful in determining when the DTC or condition was identified.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||||||||||||||
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1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check--Instrument Cluster? | -- | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console | |||||||||||||||||
2 | Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check? | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
3 | Are there any DTCs set? | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
4 |
Does the scan tool RPM match the RPM indicated on the instrument cluster ? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Aids | |||||||||||||||||
5 | Verify proper operation of the scan tool. Connect the scan tool to another vehicle and observe the RPM. Does the scan tool RPM match the vehicle RPM? | -- | Go to Scan Tool Does Not Power Up or to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Data Link Communication | |||||||||||||||||
6 | With the engine still running, observe the 24X CKP sensor on scan tool. Does the scan tool indicate the correct engine speed up to 1600 RPM? | -- | Go to Tachometer Inaccurate or Inoperative in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console | |||||||||||||||||
7 | Inspect or test for the following circuit conditions:
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | System OK |
