Refer to
Fuel Injector Controls
in Engine Controls Schematics.
Diagnostic Aids
The vehicle control module (VCM) has integrated circuits that are fault protected, therefore, if a circuit has failed, the integrated circuits may not be damaged. If this is the case, the ignition control (IC) will keep the circuit open until you have corrected the fault in the circuit. When you have corrected the fault, reinstall the VCM. Check the circuit. Replace the VCM only if the circuit is still inoperative.
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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This step determines if the ignition feed circuit to the injectors are OK.
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This step determines if the injector control circuits are OK.
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This step determines if there is an internal VCM short to ground for an injector control circuit.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed? | -- | ||
Does the test lamp illuminate on all the injector feed circuits? | -- | |||
3 | Does the test lamp illuminate on only some of the injector feed circuits? | -- | ||
4 | Check the injector fuse. Is the fuse open? | -- | ||
5 | Check for an open on the affected injector feed circuits. Was a problem found? | -- | -- | |
Does the injector test lamp flash for each injector? | -- | |||
7 | Does the injector test lamp illuminate steady at any injector circuit? | -- | ||
Is the injector test lamp OFF? | -- | |||
9 | Check for an open injector control circuit. Was a problem found? | -- | ||
10 | Check for a short to ground in the injector feed circuit. Was a problem found? | -- | -- | |
11 | Repair the open or the short to ground in all of the injector feed circuits. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
12 | Repair the circuit as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
13 | Repair short to ground in the injector control circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
14 | Check the terminal contact at the VCM. Was a problem found? | -- | ||
15 | Repair the terminal contact as necessary. Is action complete? | -- | -- | |
16 |
Important: The replacement VCM must be programmed. Replace the VCM. Refer to VCM Replacement/Programming . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
17 |
Important:: Before starting the engine, it may be necessary to check for fuel flooded cylinders or oil contamination fuel.
Does the engine start and continue to run? | -- | ||
18 |
Are any DTCs displayed that have not been diagnosed? | -- | Go to the applicable DTC table | |
19 | Use the scan tool in order to display the Capture Info and the Review Capture Info function. Are there any DTCs displayed that have not been diagnosed? | -- | Go to the applicable DTC table | System OK |
