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Diagnosis & Repair (Using OBD-II Scan Tool)

  1. Start and run engine. Allow engine to reach normal operating temperature. Disconnect suspect OCV connector and note idle speed. Engine idle speed should not change. Connect fused jumper wires between positive battery terminal and OCV connector terminal No. 1, and negative battery terminal and OCV connector terminal No. 2. See Figure. If engine speed does not change with suspect OCV disconnected and changes (rough idle or stalls) with fused jumper wires connected, go to next step. If results are not as specified, replace suspect OCV and retest.
  2. Start engine. Backprobe ECM connector. For left OCV, using oscilloscope, check waveform pattern between terminals No. 19 (Red/Black wire) and No. 20 (Black/White wire) at ECM E15 connector. See Figure. For right OCV, using oscilloscope, check waveform pattern between terminals No. 19 (White/Red wire) and No. 28 (Green/Yellow wire) at ECM E18 connector. See Figure. Slowly increase engine speed. Waveform frequency "A" should lengthen as engine speed increases. See Figure. If readings are not as specified, replace ECM and retest. If readings are as specified, go to next step.
  3. Check for an open or short circuit and connector in wire harness between OCV and ECM E15 or E18 connector. Repair as necessary. If circuit and connector are okay, problem is intermittent.