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Diagnostic Procedures

NOTE: If DTC P0336 is also present, diagnose that DTC first. See DTC P0336: CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT  .
  1. Turn ignition off for 10 seconds. Using scan tool, monitor CALC COMPRESSION OUTPUT while starting engine. Continue to monitor parameter for 5 seconds after engine has started. If the last 4 digits are all zeros or ones, go to next step. If the last 4 digits are not all zeros or ones, problem is intermittent. See DIAGNOSTIC AIDS  .
  2. Turn ignition on, engine off. Disconnect EI module. Using DVOM, measure voltage on EI module connector terminal "F" (Brown/White wire). If voltage is more than 0.2 volt, repair short to voltage in Brown/White wire between EI module and PCM. If voltage is not more than 0.2 volt, go to next step.
  3. Turn ignition off. Using DVOM, measure resistance between EI module connector terminal "F" (Brown/White wire) and ground. If resistance is less than 40 k/ohms, repair short to ground in Brown/White wire between EI module and PCM. If resistance is 40-60 k/ohms, go to next step. If resistance is more than 60 k/ohms, check for open or poor connection in Brown/White wire between EI module and PCM. If wire is okay, replace PCM.
  4. Reconnect EI module. Connect a diagnostic service probe to Brown/White wire. Start engine. Using a test light connected to battery voltage, touch, untouch and retouch test light to diagnostic service probe. PCM must see a transition from high to low, then back to high for this test to work. Using scan tool, monitor CALC COMPRESSION OUTPUT. If last 4 digits are all ones, go to next step. If last 4 digits are not all ones, check EI module connector. If connector is okay, replace EI module.
  5. If test light is on when touched to diagnostic service probe, replace EI module. If test light is off when touched to diagnostic service probe, replace PCM.