Inspection
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DEFINITION: Engine runs unevenly at idle. If severe, the engine or vehicle may shake. Engine idle speed may vary in RPM. Either condition may be severe enough to stall the engine.
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Preliminary Inspection
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• | Inspect for RPO KPJ. If equipped, inspect for low coolant, low oil pressure, or an engine over-temperature conditions. |
• | Inspect the vehicle for factory or aftermarket accessories that may contact the body and chassis. A grounding out condition may simulate a misfire or rough run concern. |
• | Compare the scan tool data at idle with the scan tool data list. Refer to
Scan Tool Data List
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• | Inspect the engine control module (ECM) grounds for being clean, tight, and in the proper locations. |
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Sensor Inspection
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• | Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF. Observe the actual fuel rail pressure with a scan tool. The actual fuel rail pressure should be between 1.0-1.8 MPa. If it is not, inspect for high resistance in the fuel rail pressure (FRP)
sensor circuits or the FRP sensor. Refer to
Circuit Testing
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Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. |
• | Test for an intermittent FRP sensor signal by wiggling the harness between the sensor and the ECM with the ignition ON and the engine OFF, while monitoring the parameter with a scan tool. |
• | Observe the FRP sensor and the fuel pressure regulator commanded percent at idle. FRP should be near 40 MPa, and commanded percent should be near 40 percent. If the command is high, a fuel pressure or sensor exists. |
• | Inspect the CKP sensor reluctor wheel. Remove the CKP sensor and attempt to move the reluctor wheel front to back or side to side with a probe. If there is any movement the reluctor wheel retaining bolts are loose. |
• | Inspect for proper crankcase ventilation. |
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Fuel System Inspection
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• | Inspect for a sticking Fuel Pressure Regulator. The symptom for this condition will be an idle surge of at least 100 RPM. This surge will be from 50 RPM above Desired Idle Speed to 50 RPM below Desired Idle Speed. Refer to
Fuel System Diagnosis - High Pressure Side
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Engine Mechanical Inspection
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• | Inspect engine mechanical for the following: |
- | Sticking or leaking valves |
- | Excessive oil in the combustion chamber--Leaking valve seals. Refer to
Oil Consumption Diagnosis
in Engine Mechanical - 6.6L. |
• | Inspect the following components for incorrect basic engine parts: |
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Additional Inspection
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• | Inspect the following components of the exhaust system for possible restrictions: |
- | The exhaust system for damaged or collapsed pipes |
- | The exhaust manifold for a collapsed inner wall |
- | The mufflers for heat distress or possible internal failure |
• | Electromagnetic interference (EMI) on the reference circuit can cause an engine miss condition. A scan tool can usually detect EMI by monitoring the engine RPM. A sudden increase in RPM with little change in actual engine RPM change indicates
that EMI is present. If a problem exists, inspect routing of high voltage components, such as fuel injector wiring, near the sensor circuits. |
• | Inspect the park neutral position (PNP) switch circuit. |
• | Inspect for a short to 5 volts on one of the fuel injector control circuit between the ECM and the FICM. |
• | Inspect the intake manifold and the exhaust manifold passages for casting flash. |
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