The Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls is an organized approach to identifying a condition that is created by a malfunction in the engine control system. The Diagnostic System Check must be the starting point for any driveability concern. The Diagnostic System Check directs the service technician to the next logical step in order to diagnose the concern. Understanding and correctly using the diagnostic table reduces diagnostic time and prevents the replacement of good parts.
Step | Action | Yes | No | ||||||||||
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1 | Perform the following preliminary inspections:
Did you find and correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 2 | ||||||||||
2 |
Does the scan tool turn ON? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Scan Tool Does Not Power Up in Data Link Communications | ||||||||||
3 |
Does the scan tool communicate with the ECM? | Go to Step 4 | Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Component in Data Link Communications | ||||||||||
4 | Attempt to start the engine. Does the engine crank? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Symptoms - Engine Electrical in Engine Electrical | ||||||||||
5 | Did the engine start and idle? | Go to Step 6 | |||||||||||
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Important: Do NOT clear the DTCs unless instructed by a diagnostic procedure.
Does the scan tool display any DTCs? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 10 | ||||||||||
7 | Does the scan tool display DTCs P0601, P0604, or P0605? | Go to Step 8 | |||||||||||
8 | Does the scan tool display DTCs P0562 or P0563? | Go to Step 9 | |||||||||||
9 | Are there any transmission control module (TCM) DTCs or any automatic transmission symptoms? | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Transmission in Automatic Transmission - Jatco | Go to Step 10 | ||||||||||
10 | Are there any engine controls or driveability symptoms observed? | System OK |