Technical Reference & Specifications: Diagnostic Tester
Technical Reference & Specifications: Diagnostic Tester
Technical Reference & Specifications: Diagnostic Tester
Diagnostic Tester
Fig. D-1
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During engine operation, intake air flow reacts against the meter’s
measuring plate, which causes it to deflect in proportion to the volume
of air flow. This movement is transferred through a shaft to a movable
arm on the meter’s potentiometer (variable resistor). The Vs signal to
ECM varies according to the potentiometer’s position.
The vane air flow meter also houses the intake air temperature sensor
and a fuel pump switch. The fuel pump switch is used to maintain fuel
pump operation after start-up (when sufficient air flow exists to open
the measuring plate).
Vane
As shown in the graph, Vs
Air Flow Meter
signal voltage decreases with
The Vs signal represents Vc E2 higher air flow (larger
5.0
the amount of load measuring plate opening). The
Voltage (V)
Vc Vc 5V Vc
r1 R1
Vs
r2
Vs Microcomputer
E2 E2 R2
Pump Switch E1 E1
Fig. D-2
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OBD Diagnostic DTC # Effected Circuit Diagnostic Trouble Code Detection Condition
Trouble Codes
31 Vs Circuit Open or Short (Vc) in Air Flow Meter Circuit for Specified Time
Typical Serial
Data Data Source Name Units Warm Idle
The operation of the Karman Vortex Air Flow Meter differs from that of
the vane type. During engine operation, a swirling effect is created in
the intake air stream when it reacts against the meter's vortex
generator. A sample of this pulsating air is then applied to a movable
metal foil mirror, which causes it to flutter. The oscillating mirror causes
light from the photo coupler's LED to be alternately applied and diverted
from a phototransistor.
Karman Vortex
As shown in the
Air Flow Meter diagram, the Ks
High 5V square wave
Inside the Karman
Voltage signal increases in
Vortex air flow meter, Signal (Ks)
Volts
intake airflow oscillates frequency with
a movable mirror which Low higher intake air
Time
turns a light sensitive volume.
Low High
photo transistor
on and off.
5V Vc
Vc Vc
Ks Ks
E2 E2
Fig. D-3
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OBD Diagnostic DTC # Effected Circuit Diagnostic Trouble Code Detection Condition
Trouble Codes
31 Ks Circuit Open or Short in Air Flow Meter Circuit for Specified Time
Typical Serial
Data Data Source Name Units Warm Idle
This type of Mass Air Flow Meter uses a "hot wire" and thermistor
placed in a path of sample intake air flow. It operates on the theory
that the hot wire is cooled by incoming air mass, in proportion to air
flow. The circuit is the hot wire and incoming air flow by regulating bot
wire current flow with the power transistor.
Mass
As shown in the graph, VG
Air Flow Meter
signal voltage increases with
The Mass Air Flow Meter higher intake air mass. The
signal takes into account ECM interprets higher VG
any factor affecting air voltage as increased load
mass or density, such as: placed on the engine,
air temperature, humidity increasing injection quality
and altitude. and retarding spark.
Power Transistor
Thermistor
A
Output Voltage
Fig. D-4
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Troubleshooting • Unlike volume airflow meters, this hot-wire mass air flow meter uses
Hints battery voltage (+B) rather than the 5V-reference voltage source VC.
OBD Diagnostic DTC # Effected Circuit Diagnostic Trouble Code Detection Condition
Trouble Codes
31 VG Circuit Open or Short in Air Flow Meter Circuit for Specified Time
Typical Serial
Data Data Source Name Units Warm Idle
Engine Coolant
Temperature
Sensor Circuit
The Engine Coolant
Temperature sensor
monitors engine
temperature by use of a
voltage divider circuit.
The pull-up resistor in
the ECM is fixed value
while the resistance of
the sensor thermistor
varies inversely with
coolant temperature.
Fig. D-5
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• To quick check circuit integrity using the OBD data stream, install
a 1.2KW resistor across the ECT sensor harness terminals. If
temperature displayed on Diagnostic Tester reads between
approximately 35°C (95°F) to 43°C (110°F), the electrical circuit is good.
OBD Diagnostic DTC # Effected Circuit Diagnostic Trouble Code Detection Condition
Trouble Codes Engine Coolant
Detects an open or short circuit in the Engine Coolant
22 Temperature
Temperature circuit for more than a specified amount of time.
Sensor Circuit
Throttle
(V) TP signal can be easily
and Closed 5-12
measured with a voltmeter or a
Throttle Position scan tool. The voltage signal
5
Sensor Circuit moves from low to high as the
4
throttle opens. The CTP signal
Throttle position sensor 3 ut
Outp is low at idle and goes high
uses a potentiometer and 2 VTA when the throttle is opened.
simple switch contact to
1
monitor throttle angle Scan data is displayed in
0
and closed throttle Idling Fully Open degrees throttle valve angle or
status. Closed Throttle Valve Open in percentage of opening.
ECM
Throttle Position Sensor 5V
VC
12V
VTA
IDL
E2
Fig. D-6
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• Code 51 for CTP switch contact will only set when an open circuit
fault is detected. Shorted CTP will cause fuel cut to occur above fuel
cut rpm threshold.
OBD Diagnostic DTC # Effected Circuit Diagnostic Trouble Code Detection Condition
Trouble Codes Open or short detected in the VTA line to ECM for more than a
Throttle Position
41 specified amount of time. (NOTE: disconnected sensor will not
Sensor Circuit
set code 41)
Switch Condition Open detected in Closed Throttle Position switch circuit (NOTE: Only displays
51 when TE1 is grounded [code display mode]. Will also display if PNP signal
Signal indicates trans in gear or if A/C input is ON. Code does not store in memory.
Fig. D-7
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On other systems, the circuit opening relay still operates the fuel pump
from the STA command during cranking; however after the engine has
started, the ECM must switch on the Fc circuit to continue pump
operation. On this type of system, the ECM must continue to see an
engine speed signal (NE) in order to continue operating the fuel pump
after the engine has started.
Fuel Pump
Control Circuit As shown in the chart, Fc
control voltage is pulled low
Terminal
During cranking, the +B Fc Fp (grounded) by either the fuel
Condition pump switch (when intake
circuit opening relay
powers the fuel pump Cranking 12V – 12V air flow is sufficient) or the
based on the STA signal ECM (when Ne signal is
command. Engine 12V above a specified rpm) to
12V < 1V
Running keep the fuel pump
After start-up fuel control operating after start-up.
differs in that systems
using a vane air flow
meter use a fuel pump
switch to maintain pump
operation. All others use
ECM control of the Fc
signal to maintain fuel
pump operation.
Fig. D-8
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On Simultaneous type drive circuits, all injectors are pulsed at the same
time by a common driver circuit. Injection occurs once per engine
revolution, just prior to TDC No. 1 cylinder. Twice per engine cycle, one-
half of the calculated fuel is delivered by the injectors. With Grouped
drive circuits, injectors are grouped in pairs and a separate driver
controls each group of injectors. Injection is timed to pulse just prior to
TDC for the leading cylinder in the pair. On Sequential drive circuits,
each injector is controlled separately and is timed to pulse just prior to
each intake valve opening.
100ms/Division (Idling)
Fig. D-9
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Troubleshooting • Diagnostic Trouble Code for injector circuit can set for any misfire,
Hints regardless of cause.
OBD II Diagnostic
DTC # Effected Circuit Diagnostic Trouble Code Detection Condition
Trouble Codes
P0201 Injector Circuit #1 Specified cylinder misfire continuously
(two trip detection logic)
P0202 Injector Circuit #2
The IGF signal is used by the ECM to determine if the ignition system is
working and to protect the catalytic converter. When the ECM does not
detect the IGF signal, the ECM goes into fail-safe mode. With no IGF
signal, the ECM will store a DTC(s), depending on model year and
number of cylinders affected. There are different fail-safe modes
depending on the ignition system, cylinder displacement and model
year. The following is general summary.
Fig. D-10
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If there is no IGF signal on engines before 1998 model year, the ECM will
enter fail-safe and turn off all the fuel injectors.
Beginning with the 1998 model year, V-6 and V-8 engines equipped with
direct ignition system with integrated ignition coil/igniter (1 ignition
coil/lighter per cylinder), the engine will still run without the IGF signal,
but the MIL will be on.
Beginning with the 2001 model year on 1 ignition coil/igniter per cylinder
engines, the ECM fail-safe will turn off the fuel injector if there is no IGF
signal for that cylinder and if engine conditions (such as load and
temperature) are sufficient to damage the catalytic converter. If the IGF
signal returns to normal while the engine is running, the injector may
remain off until the next engine start.
Troubleshooting • On older systems, if engine will not start due to missing IGF, injectors
Hints will pulse once or twice during cranking. Use injector test light to
confirm this condition.
• Regardless of the type of IGF fail-safe mode, the IGF DTCs must be
diagnosed before attempting to diagnose a fuel system/injection
problem. The IGF DTCs are one trip DTCs.
OBD Diagnostic DTC # Effected Circuit Diagnostic Trouble Code Detection Condition
Trouble Codes
14 IGF Circuit ECM does not detect IGF signal for 6 consecutive IGT signals.