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Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2000 🢒 Alero 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 2.4L 🢒 DTC P0203 Injector 3 Control Circuit

Refer to

Power, Ground, and Injectors


Object Number: 229774 Size: FS
Engine Controls Components
Powertrain Control Module Description
Engine Data Sensors
Power, Ground, KS, CMP, CKP, Coils, and ICM
OBD II Symbol Description Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice
Power Distribution Schematics
Fuel Tank Module
Ground Distribution Schematics
HVAC Compressor Control Schematics
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Circuit Description

The Powertrain Control Module(PCM) controls the fuel injectors by using a ground circuit driver within the PCM. If a electrical malfunction occurs in the fuel injector circuit, a DTC will set.

Conditions for Running the DTC
    • The engine is running
    • The battery voltage is more than 9 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • The injector current is less than 1 amp,
        OR:
        the injector current is continuously high.
    • The above conditions are met for 7 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates.
    • The PCM records the operating conditions at the time when the diagnostic fails. This information stores in the Freeze Frame and Failure Records buffers.
    • A history DTC stores.
    • The coolant fan turns on.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • The MIL will turn off after 3 consecutive ignition cycles in which the diagnostic runs without a fault.
    • A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm up cycles without a fault.
    • Use a scan tool to clear the DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

A fuel injector driver circuit that is open or shorted to voltage will cause the DTC to set and will also cause a misfire due to an inoperative fuel injector. A misfire DTC should also set indicating which cylinder is inoperative.

The long term fuel trims and the short term fuel trims that are excessively high or low are a good indication that a fuel injector is malfunctioning.

A poor connection may be cleaned when disconnecting and reconnecting the connector. If the malfunction is not present after the connector is disconnected and reconnected, inspect the connector for the following conditions:

    • Any corrosion
    • An incorrect terminal tension

Test Description

The numbers below refer to step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step tests the harness wiring and the PCM control of the fuel injector with the fuel injector test lamp. If the test lamp blinks, the PCM and the wiring to the fuel injector are OK. The Fuel Inj Coil Test - ECT Between 10-35 Degrees and Fuel Inj Coil Test - ECT Outside 10-35 Degrees diagnostics will determine if the fuel injectors are malfunctioning.

    2.

  2. The replacement PCM must be programmed and the Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn procedure must be performed.

DTC P0203-Injector Control Circuit

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

2

Attempt to start the engine.

Does the engine start and run?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Engine Cranks but Does Not Run

3
  1. Turn off the ignition.
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the fuel injector related to this code.
  4. Install a J 34730-405 fuel injector test lamp.
  5. Crank the engine and observe the fuel injector test lamp.

Does the fuel injector test lamp blink?

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Go to Fuel Injector Solenoid Coil Test - Engine Coolant Temperature Between 10-35 Degrees C (50-95 Degrees F) or Fuel Injector Solenoid Coil Test - Engine Coolant Temperature Outside 10-35 Degrees C (50-95 Degrees F)

Go to Step 4

4

Did the fuel injector test lamp stay on steady when cranking the engine?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

5
  1. Remove the injector test lamp.
  2. Turn off the ignition.
  3. Disconnect the PCM connector for the affected fuel injector.
  4. Connect a test lamp to B+.

    5. Notice: Do not insert test equipment probes (DVOM etc.) into any connector or fuse block terminal. The diameter of the test probes will deform most terminals. A deformed terminal will cause a poor connection, which will result in a system failure. Always use the J-35616 GM-Approved Terminal Test Kit in order to front probe terminals. Do not use paper clips or other substitutes to probe terminals.

    When using the J-35616 GM-Approved Terminal Test Kit, ensure the terminal test adapter choice is the correct size for the connector terminal. Do not visually choose the terminal test adapter because some connector terminal cavities may appear larger than the actual terminal in the cavity. Using a larger terminal test adapter will damage the terminal. Refer to the J-35616 GM-Approved Terminal Test Kit label on the inside of the J-35616 GM-Approved Terminal Test Kit for the correct adapter along with the connector end view for terminal size.

  5. Probe the affected fuel injector control circuit.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 12

6

Repair the short to ground in the Driver circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 13

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7
  1. Connect a test lamp to ground.

    2. Notice: Do not insert test equipment probes (DVOM etc.) into any connector or fuse block terminal. The diameter of the test probes will deform most terminals. A deformed terminal will cause a poor connection, which will result in a system failure. Always use the J-35616 GM-Approved Terminal Test Kit in order to front probe terminals. Do not use paper clips or other substitutes to probe terminals.

    When using the J-35616 GM-Approved Terminal Test Kit, ensure the terminal test adapter choice is the correct size for the connector terminal. Do not visually choose the terminal test adapter because some connector terminal cavities may appear larger than the actual terminal in the cavity. Using a larger terminal test adapter will damage the terminal. Refer to the J-35616 GM-Approved Terminal Test Kit label on the inside of the J-35616 GM-Approved Terminal Test Kit for the correct adapter along with the connector end view for terminal size.

  2. Probe the ignition feed circuit.
  3. Crank the engine.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

8
  1. Connect a test lamp to ground.

    2. Notice: Do not insert test equipment probes (DVOM etc.) into any connector or fuse block terminal. The diameter of the test probes will deform most terminals. A deformed terminal will cause a poor connection, which will result in a system failure. Always use the J-35616 GM-Approved Terminal Test Kit in order to front probe terminals. Do not use paper clips or other substitutes to probe terminals.

    When using the J-35616 GM-Approved Terminal Test Kit, ensure the terminal test adapter choice is the correct size for the connector terminal. Do not visually choose the terminal test adapter because some connector terminal cavities may appear larger than the actual terminal in the cavity. Using a larger terminal test adapter will damage the terminal. Refer to the J-35616 GM-Approved Terminal Test Kit label on the inside of the J-35616 GM-Approved Terminal Test Kit for the correct adapter along with the connector end view for terminal size.

  2. Probe the fuel injector control circuit.
  3. Crank the engine.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

9
  1. Turn off the ignition.
  2. Repair the open or the poor connection in the ignition feed circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 13

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10
  1. Turn off the ignition.
  2. Inspect the fuel injector control circuit for the following conditions:
    3. • An open
    • Any poor connections
  3. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

11
  1. Turn off the ignition.
  2. Repair the short to voltage in the fuel injector control circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

12

Important:: The replacement PCM must be programmed. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming .

Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 13

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13
  1. Install the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
  2. Use a scan tool to clear the DTCs.
  3. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

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Go to Step 2

System OK