1999 PCED On Board Diagnostics II
SECTION 5: Pinpoint Tests

Z: Intermittent
  Z: Introduction  

 

Z1 DIRECTION FOR INTERMITTENT DIAGNOSTIC PATH

Is this a predetermined ignition concern on a coil pack application?
Yes No
GO to Z50 . GO to Z2 .
 

Z2 PERFORM PCM RESET TO CLEAR FMEM

Is the PCM Reset complete?
Yes No
GO to Z3 . Complete PCM Reset.

GO to Z3 .
 

Z3 SELECT PIDS RELATED TO THE SYMPTOM

Have all PIDs related to the symptom been chosen?
Yes No
GO to Z4 . REPEAT Z3 .
 

Z4 DECISION TO VERIFY SYMPTOM

Does symptom need to be verified?
Yes No
GO to Z5 . GO to Z11 .
 

Z5 COLLECT ANY AVAILABLE DATA TO AID IN SYMPTOM VERIFICATION

Has all data been recorded?
Yes No
GO to Z6 . GATHER as much data as possible to aid in isolation of the intermittent fault area.

REPEAT Z5 .
 

Z6 RECREATE SYMPTOM USING ALL DATA

Could symptom be reproduced?
Yes No
GO to Z11 . GO to Z7 .
 

Z7 RECREATE SYMPTOM USING KOEO ROAD TEST PROCEDURE

Are any values out of range?
Yes No
GO to Z11 . GO to Z8 .
 

Z8 RECREATE SYMPTOM USING HOT IDLE ROAD TEST PROCEDURE

Are any values out of range?
Yes No
GO to Z11 . GO to Z9 .
 

Z9 RECREATE SYMPTOM USING 48 KMH (30 MPH) SLOW CRUISE ROAD TEST PROCEDURE

Are any values out of range?
Yes No
GO to Z11 . GO to Z10 .
 

Z10 RECREATE SYMPTOM USING 88 KMH (55 MPH) HIGH CRUISE ROAD TEST PROCEDURE

Are any values out of range?
Yes No
GO to Z11 . It is now necessary to physically disturb selected vehicle circuits in an attempt to recreate the intermittent concern. GO to Z11 .
 

Z11 SELECT CIRCUITS FROM THE INTERMITTENT TEST CHART

Has a test been chosen?
Yes No
For Input Test :

GO to Z12 .

For Output Test :

GO to Z16 .
To diagnose other driveability symptoms, GO to Section 3 , Symptom Charts.
 

Z12 KOEO INPUT TEST PROCEDURE FOR PCM SENSORS

Are values fluctuating in and out of range?
Yes No
REPAIR as necessary. GO to Z13 .
 

Z13 KOER INPUT TEST PROCEDURE FOR PCM SENSORS

Are any values fluctuating in and out of range?
Yes No
REPAIR as necessary. GO to Z14 .
 

Z14 KOEO WATER SOAK TEST PROCEDURE FOR PCM SENSORS

Are any values fluctuating in and out of range?
Yes No
REPAIR as necessary. GO to Z15 .
 

Z15 KOER WATER SOAK TEST PROCEDURE FOR PCM SENSORS

Are values fluctuating in and out of range?
Yes No
REPAIR as necessary. GO to Z16 .
 

Z16 KOEO OUTPUT TEST PROCEDURE FOR PCM ACTUATORS

Is there a mismatch or are any values fluctuating in and out of range on the Reference Value Charts?
Yes No
REPAIR as necessary. GO to Z17 .
 

Z17 KOER OUTPUT TEST PROCEDURE FOR PCM ACTUATORS

Is there an idle fluctuation, a digital multimeter value mismatch or fluctuation?
Yes No
REPAIR as necessary. GO to Z18 .
 

Z18 KOEO WATER SOAK TEST PROCEDURE FOR PCM ACTUATORS

Is there a PID to digital multimeter value mismatch or fluctuation in and out of range according to the Reference Value Charts?
Yes No
REPAIR as necessary. GO to Z19 .
 

Z19 KOER WATER SOAK TEST PROCEDURE FOR PCM ACTUATORS

Is there an idle fluctuation, value mismatch or values fluctuating in and out of range according to the Reference Value Charts?
Yes No
REPAIR as necessary. KEY OFF. GO to Z20 .
 

Z20 INSPECT FOR INTERMITTENT MECHANICAL CONCERNS

Is a mechanical concern detected?
Yes No
REPAIR as necessary. It is necessary to seek additional help. REFER to the OASIS system or Hotline. A customer flight recorder may also be useful.
 

Z50 INTERMITTENT IGNITION PROCEDURE

Is vehicle prepared for equipment set-up?
Yes No
GO to Z51 . REPEAT Z50 .
 

Z51 INSTALL DIST TESTER

Does the tester perform Self-Test and is the VPWR LED on?
Yes No
GO to Z220 . KEY OFF. GO to tester check in Z52 .
 

Z52 TESTER CHECK

Does tester pass Self-Test?
Yes No
GO to Z220 . DIST tester does not pass Self-Test. REFER to Warranty supplied with DIST tester.
 

Z190 CHECK VPWR CIRCUIT FOR OPEN

Is the reading greater than 6 volts?
Yes No
KEY OFF. GO to Z191 . KEY OFF. REPAIR open in VPWR circuit harness to PCM. RETURN to Z51 .
 

Z191 CHECK PWR GND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN BETWEEN PCM AND B-

Is resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes No
GO to Z192 . REPAIR open circuit. RETURN to Z51 .
 

Z192 WIGGLE TEST MODE B - POWER CIRCUIT

Does the tester reset?
Yes No
KEY OFF. REPAIR open in VPWR circuit harness to PCM. RETURN to Z51 . KEY OFF. REPAIR open in PWR GND circuit harness to PCM. RETURN to Z51 .
 

Z220 CHECK FOR COIL FAULTS

Are any COIL FAULT MEMORY LEDs on or flashing?
Yes No
GO to Z229 . GO to Z221 .
 

Z221 CHECK CASE GND/CKP SHIELD

Is the CASE GND/CKP SHD FAULT MEMORY LED on or flashing?
Yes No
GO to Z253 . GO to Z222 .
 

Z222 CKP BIAS CHECK

Is the CKP BIAS SYSTEM STATUS LED on?
Yes No
GO to Z223 . KEY OFF. GO to Z243 .
 

Z223 CHECK FOR COIL FAULT

Are any COIL FAULT MEMORY LEDs on during crank or engine run?
Yes No
KEY OFF. GO to Z229 . GO to Z224 .
 

Z224 CASE GND/CKP SHIELD FAULT

Is the CASE GND/CKP SHIELD FAULT MEMORY LED on during crank or engine run?
Yes No
KEY OFF. GO to Z253 . GO to Z225 .
 

Z225 CHECK CKP STATUS

Is the CKP SYSTEM STATUS SIGNAL LED on during crank or engine run?
Yes No
GO to Z226 . GO to Z247 .
 

Z226 CHECK FOR CTO FAULT

Is the CTO FAULT MEMORY LED on during crank or engine run?
Yes No
KEY OFF. GO to toZ239 . GO to Z227 .
 

Z227 CHECK FOR CKP SIGNAL

Is the CKP SIGNAL SYSTEM STATUS LED on during crank or engine run?
Yes No
Fault is not related to ignition system. RETURN to Z1 . KEY OFF. GO to Z247 .
 

Z229 CHECK COIL IGN START/RUN CIRCUIT FOR OPEN

Is the voltage greater than 10.5 volts?
Yes No
KEY OFF. GO to Z230 . SERVICE VPWR harness(es) to coil pack(s). RETEST.
 

Z230 CHECK COIL DRIVER CIRCUITS FOR SHORT TO VPWR AND PWR GND

Is any resistance less than 6K ohms?
Yes No
GO to Z236 . GO to Z231 .
 

Z231 CHECK COIL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN IN HARNESS

Is each resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes No
GO to Z232 . REPAIR coil harness. RETEST.
 

Z232 CHECK COIL LINES FOR SHORT TOGETHER

Is any resistance less than 10K ohms?
Yes No
GO to Z237 . GO to Z233 .
 

Z233 CHECK COIL CIRCUIT(S) FOR HARD FAULT

Are any COIL FAULT MEMORY LEDs on or flashing?
Yes No
KEY OFF. GO to Z238 . GO to Z234 .
 

Z234 WIGGLE TEST MODE B - COIL CIRCUIT(S)

Are any FAULT MEMORY LEDs on?
Yes No
PRESS RESET and WAIT for WIGGLE TEST ACTIVE LED to light. CONTINUE to test until intermittent is isolated. REPAIR as necessary. RETEST. KEY OFF. GO to Z235 .
 

Z235 COIL DISCONNECTED WIGGLE TEST MODE B

Are any FAULT MEMORY LEDs on?
Yes No
PRESS RESET and WAIT for WIGGLE TEST ACTIVE LED light. CONTINUE to test until intermittent is isolated. REPAIR as necessary. RETEST. REPLACE PCM (refer to Section 2 , Flash EEPROM). RETEST.
 

Z236 ISOLATE COIL LINE SHORTS FOR VPWR AND PWR GND

Is any resistance less than 10K ohms?
Yes No
REPAIR coil harness. RETEST. REPLACE PCM (refer to Section 2 , Flash EEPROM). RETEST.
 

Z237 ISOLATE COIL LINE SHORTS BETWEEN COILS

Is any resistance less than 10K ohms?
Yes No
REPAIR coil harness. RETEST. REPLACE PCM (refer to Section 2 , Flash EEPROM). RETEST.
 

Z238 CHECK FOR CORROSION

Is any corrosion present?
Yes No
REPAIR connectors. RETEST. REPLACE damaged coil pack(s). RETEST.
 

Z239 CHECK CTO CIRCUIT FOR SHORTS TO VPWR AND PWR GND

Is any resistance less than 1K ohm?
Yes No
GO to Z240 . GO to Z241 .
 

Z240 ISOLATE CTO SHORTS

Is any resistance less than 1K ohm?
Yes No
REPAIR CTO harness/tachometer. RETEST. REPLACE PCM (refer to Section 2 , Flash EEPROM). RETEST.
 

Z241 WIGGLE TEST MODE B - CTO CIRCUIT

Are any FAULT MEMORY LEDs on?
Yes No
PRESS RESET and WAIT for WIGGLE TEST ACTIVE LED to light. CONTINUE to test until intermittent is isolated. REPAIR as necessary. RETEST. GO to Z242 .
 

Z242 WIGGLE TEST - CHECK FOR FAULT

Are any FAULT MEMORY LEDs on?
Yes No
PRESS RESET and WAIT for WIGGLE TEST ACTIVE LED to light. CONTINUE to test until intermittent is isolated. REPAIR as necessary. RETEST. REPLACE PCM (refer to Section 2 , Flash EEPROM). RETEST.
 

Z243 CHECK CKP BIAS

Is the CKP BIAS SYSTEM STATUS LED on?
Yes No
KEY OFF. GO to Z245 . KEY OFF. GO to Z244 .
 

Z244 ISOLATE SHORT TO VPWR AND PWR GND FOR CKP+ CIRCUIT

Are both resistances greater than 10K ohms?
Yes No
REPLACE PCM (refer to Section 2 , Flash EEPROM). RETEST. REPAIR CKP harness. RETEST.
 

Z245 CHECK CKP- CIRCUIT FOR SHORTS TO VPWR AND PWR GND

Are both resistances greater than 10K ohms?
Yes No
REPLACE CKP sensor. RETEST. GO to Z246 .
 

Z246 ISOLATE SHORTS TO VPWR AND PWR GND FOR CKP- CIRCUIT

Are both resistances greater than 10K ohms?
Yes No
REPLACE PCM (refer to Section 2 , Flash EEPROM). RETEST. REPAIR CKP harness. RETEST.
 

Z247 CHECK FOR CKP SIGNAL

Is the CKP SIGNAL SYSTEM STATUS LED on during crank or engine run?
Yes No
GO to Z252 . KEY OFF. GO to Z248 .
 

Z248 CHECK FOR CKP CIRCUIT RESISTANCE

Are both resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes No
GO to Z249 . REPAIR CKP harness. RETEST.
 

Z249 CHECK FOR CKP+ SHORT

Are all resistances greater than 10K ohms?
Yes No
GO to Z251 . GO to Z250 .
 

Z250 ISOLATE SHORT FOR CKP+

Are all resistances greater than 10K ohms?
Yes No
REPLACE PCM (refer to Section 2 , Flash EEPROM). RETEST. REPAIR harness as needed. RETEST.
 

Z251 CHECK FOR PHYSICAL DAMAGE

Are the sensor and data wheel OK?
Yes No
REPLACE CKP sensor. RETEST. REPAIR as needed. RETEST.
 

Z252 WIGGLE TEST - CKP CIRCUIT

Are any FAULT MEMORY LEDs on?
Yes No
PRESS RESET and WAIT for WIGGLE TEST ACTIVE LED to light. CONTINUE to test until intermittent is isolated. REPAIR as necessary. RETEST. REPLACE PCM (refer to Section 2 , Flash EEPROM). RETEST.
 

Z253 CHECK CKP SHD FOR SHORT TO PWR

Is the resistance greater than 10K ohms?
Yes No
GO to Z255 . GO to Z254 .
 

Z254 ISOLATE SHORT FROM SHD TO PWR

Is the resistance greater than 10K ohms?
Yes No
REPLACE PCM (refer to Section 2 , Flash EEPROM). RETEST. REPAIR CASE GND/CKP SHIELD harness. RETEST.
 

Z255 WIGGLE TEST MODE B - CKP CIRCUIT

Are any FAULT MEMORY LEDs on?
Yes No
PRESS RESET and WAIT for WIGGLE TEST ACTIVE LED to light. CONTINUE to test until intermittent is isolated. REPAIR as necessary. RETEST. REPAIR CASE GND/CKP shield harness. RETEST.