Inspection and Verification - Engine Performance

NOTE: Refer to Description and Operation, Intelligent Access with Push Button Start in Anti-Theft Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) to review the procedures for achieving the various ignition states (ignition OFF, ignition in ACCESSORY, ignition ON and ignition START) on vehicles with this feature.

1.

Verify the customer concern by operating the engine to duplicate the condition.

2.

Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage. Refer to the following chart.

Visual Inspection Chart

Mechanical
Engine coolant leaks Engine oil leaks Fuel leaks Damaged or severely worn parts Loose mounting bolts, studs and nuts Compressor housing inlet and outlet circuit and piping (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) only) Turbine housing inlet, outlet and piping (GTDI only) Turbocharger actuator tubing or linkage (GTDI only)

3.

If the inspection reveals obvious concerns that can be readily identified, repair as necessary.

4.

NOTE: Make sure to use the latest scan tool software release.

If the cause is not visually evident, connect the scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).

5.

NOTE: The Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) LED prove out confirms power and ground from the DLC are provided to the VCM.

If the scan tool does not communicate with the VCM :
- check the VCM connection to the vehicle.
- check the scan tool connection to the VCM.
- refer to Module Communications Network , No Power To The Scan Tool, to diagnose no power to the scan tool.

6.

If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
- verify the ignition is in the ON position.
- verify the scan tool operation with a known good vehicle.
- refer to Module Communications Network to diagnose no response from the PCM.

7.

Carry out the network test.
- If the scan tool responds with no communication for one or more modules, refer to Module Communications Network .
- If the network test passes, retrieve and record Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs).

8.

Clear the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the PCM.

9.

If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the DTC Chart, refer to Multifunction Electronic Modules .

10.

If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to Symptom Chart - Engine Performance .