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PWR, GND and DLC


Object Number: 44716  Size: FS
Engine Controls Components
Information Sensors
Glow Plug Controls
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Circuit Description

There should always be a steady Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) when the ignition is ON and engine OFF. Battery ignition voltage is supplied to the lamp. The PCM will turn the lamp ON by grounding the ignition feed circuit.

Test Description

The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.

  1. Check that the Scan Tool is functioning properly on another vehicle. If the scan is functioning properly, and CKT the serial data circuit is OK, the PCM may be at fault for the NO DLC symptom.

  2. If the light goes OFF when the PCM connector is disconnected, then the control circuit is not shorted to ground.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Important: Before clearing the DTC(s) use the Scan Tool Capture Info in order to record the Freeze Frame and the failure records for reference, as the data will be lost when the Clear Info function is used.

Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

2

  1. Turn the Ignition OFF for 30 seconds.
  2. Turn the Ignition ON with the Engine OFF.

Is the MIL ON?

--

Go to Step 3

Go to Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative

3

Can the Scan Tool communicate with the PCM?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 7

4

Use the Scan Tool in order to command the MIL ON and OFF.

Does the MIL change states when commanded?

--

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

Go to Step 5

5

  1. Turn the Ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the PCM connectors.
  3. Turn the Ignition ON.

Is the MIL OFF?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 17

6

Use the Scan Tool in order to check the Engine CAL ID.

Is the proper CAL ID present?

--

Go to Step 26

Go to Step 18

7

With a test light to ground, probe the DLC connector (pin 16).

Is the test light ON?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 19

8

With a test light to B+, probe the DLC connector (pins 4 and 5).

Is the test light ON for both circuits?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 20

9

Check for proper operation of the cigar lighter.

Does the cigar lighter operate properly?

--

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 21

10

Verify proper operation of the Scan Tool with a known good vehicle with the same equipment \ controller.

Does the Scan Tool communicate with a known good vehicle?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 22

11

  1. Disconnect the Scan Tool.
  2. With the J 39200 connected to ground, check the PCM serial data line at the DLC connector (pin 2).

Is voltage on the serial data line less than the specified value?

7V

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 15

12

With the J 39200 connected to ground, again check the PCM serial data line at the DLC connector (pin 2).

Is voltage on the serial data line less than the specified value?

1V

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 16

13

  1. Turn the Ignition OFF.
  2. With the J 39200 connected to ground, check the resistance of the serial data line at the DLC connector (pin 2).

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

10 Ohms

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 25

14

  1. Disconnect the PCM connectors.
  2. With the J 39200 connected to ground, check the resistance of the serial data line at the DLC connector (pin 2).

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

10 Ohms

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 26

15

  1. Ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the PCM connectors.
  3. Ignition ON
  4. Check voltage on the DLC connector (pin 2).

Is the voltage at the specified value?

0V

Go to Step 26

Go to Step 24

16

Reprogram the EEPROM and retest. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming .

Is the serial data present?

--

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check .

Go to Step 26

17

Repair a short to ground in the MIL control circuit.

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check .

--

18

Reprogram the EEPROM and retest. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming .

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check .

--

19

  1. Check fuse number 7.
  2. If the fuse is blown, a repair short to ground in the battery feed circuit to the DLC connector (pin 16).
  3. If the fuse is OK, repair the open in the battery feed circuit to the DLC connector (pin 16).

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check .

--

20

Repair the open in the circuit that did not light the test light.

Refer to Electrical Diagnosis for ground distribution.

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check .

--

21

Repair the cigar lighter.

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check .

--

22

Repair of replace the malfunctioning scan tool and/or cable.

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check .

--

23

Repair a short to ground in the serial data line.

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check .

--

24

Repair a short to voltage in the serial data line.

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check .

--

25

  1. Check the serial data line for an open.
  2. If OK, check the PCM and the DLC connections.
  3. If OK, replace the PCM.

The new PCM must be programmed. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming .

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check .

--

26

Replace the PCM. The new PCM must be programmed. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming .

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check .

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