Diagnostic Test
- DTC IS ACTIVE NOTE: Diagnose and repair any system voltage or ASD Relay DTCs before continuing with this test.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- With the scan tool, Clear DTCs in the Engine Control Module (ECM).
- With the scan tool, actuate the Glow Plugs.
- Monitor the scan tool for at least two minutes.
- With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
Is the status Active for this DTC?
Yes
- Go to step 2
No
- Refer to the *CHECKING FOR AN INTERMITTENT DTC Diagnostic Procedure. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Engine Control (ECM) - Standard Procedure
- FUSED ASD RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Glow Plug Module harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Using a 12 volt test light connected to ground, check the Fused ASD Relay Output circuit in the Glow Plug Module harness connector.NOTE: The test light should be illuminated and bright. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
Is the test light illuminated and bright?
Yes
- Go to step 3
No
- Repair the Fused ASD Relay Output circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.
- Perform the ECM Verification Test. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Engine Control (ECM) - Standard Procedure
- GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Using a 12 volt test light connected to B+, check the Ground circuit in the Glow Plug Module harness connector.NOTE: The test light should be illuminated and bright. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
Is the test light illuminated and bright?
Yes
- Go to step 4
No
- Repair the Ground circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.
- Perform the ECM Verification Test. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Engine Control (ECM) - Standard Procedure
- GLOW PLUG MODULE
- Replace the Glow Plug Module in accordance with the Service Information.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, Clear DTCs.
- With the scan tool, actuate the Glow Plugs.
- Monitor the scan tool for at least two minutes.
- With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
Is the status Active for this DTC?
Yes
- Go to step 5
No
- Test Complete.
- Perform the ECM Verification Test. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Engine Control (ECM) - Standard Procedure
- ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)
- Using the SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Glow Plug Module and the Engine Control Module (ECM).
- Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
- Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
- Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the ECM Verification Test. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Engine Control (ECM) - Standard Procedure
No
- Replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the ECM Verification Test. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Engine Control (ECM) - Standard Procedure