Isuzu KB P190. Manual — part 922

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7.3

Powertrain Interface Module – Module
Communication Check Failure
Diagnostic Table

Step Action

Yes

No

1

Has the Diagnostic System Check been performed?

Go to Step 2

Refer to

7.2 Diagnostic

System Check

2

Test the following PIM circuits for a high resistance, open circuit or
short to ground fault condition. Refer to 8A Electrical - Body and
Chassis for information on electrical diagnosis:

•

12 V battery supply circuit,

•

12 V ignition circuit, and

•

ground circuit.

Has any fault been found and rectified?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 3

3

1

Disconnect the ECM harness connector.

2

Switch off the ignition for 10 seconds.

3

Using Tech 2, attempt to communicate with the PIM.

N O T E

Other DTCs may set when the ECM connector is
disconnected and the ignition is switched on. Disregard
DTCs that set under this condition on this DTC Table.

Does Tech 2 communicate with the PIM?

Go to Step 4

For vehicles with

automatic

transmissions, go to

Step 5. For vehicles

with manual

transmission go to

Step 8

4

Replace the ECM. Refer to 6C1-3 Engine Management – V6 –
Service Operations.

Has the repair been completed?

Go to Step 10

—

5

1

Disconnect the TCM harness connector.

2

Switch off the ignition for 10 seconds.

3

Using Tech 2, attempt to communicate with the PIM.

Does Tech 2 communicate with the PIM?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

6

Test serial data circuits between the TCM and ECM for a short to
voltage, short to ground or short together condition.

Has any fault been found and rectified?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

7

Replace the TCM. Refer to 7C4 Automatic Transmission – 4L60E –
On-vehicle Servicing.

Has the repair been completed?

Go to Step 10

—

8

Test serial data circuits between the PIM and ECM for vehicles with
manual transmission, or between the PIM and TCM for vehicles with
automatic transmission for a high resistance or open circuit fault
condition. Refer to 8A Electrical - Body and Chassis for information on
wiring circuit testing and repair.

Has any fault been found and rectified?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

9

Replace the PIM. Refer to 11.2

Powertrain Interface Module.

Has the repair been completed?

Go to Step 10

—

10 Using Tech 2, attempt to communicate with the PIM.

Does Tech 2 communicate with the PIM?

Go to Step 11

Refer to

7.2 Diagnostic

System Check

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Step Action

Yes

No

11 1

Using Tech 2, clear all DTCs.

2

Switch off the ignition for 30 seconds.

3

Check for DTCs.

Does Tech 2 display any PIM DTCs?

Refer to

7.2 Diagnostic

System Check

Go to Step 7

12 Does Tech 2 display any other DTCs?

Refer to the

appropriate Section

System OK

When all diagnosis and repairs are completed, clear all DTCs and check the system for correct operation.

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Intermittent Fault Conditions

8.1

Intermittent Conditions Diagnostic Table

Description

A fault condition is intermittent if one of the following conditions exists:

•

The fault condition is not always present.

•

The fault condition cannot be presently duplicated.

•

There is no Current DTC but a History DTC is stored.

Diagnostic Table

Checks Actions

Preliminary

•

Perform the Preliminary Checks, refer to 7.1

Diagnostic Requirements,

Precautions and Preliminary Checks.

•

Gather information from the customer regarding the conditions that trigger the
intermittent fault such as:

•

At what engine or ambient temperature range does the fault occur?

•

Does the fault occur when operating aftermarket electrical equipment inside
the vehicle?

•

Does the fault occur on rough roads or in wet road conditions?

•

If the intermittent fault is a start and then stall condition, check immobiliser system.
Refer to 11A Immobiliser.

Harness / Connector

Install Tech 2 and perform the Tech 2 Intermittent Fault Tests. Refer to
4.1

Diagnostic General Descriptions for information on Tech 2 ECU diagnostic

tests.

Warning Indicator

The following conditions may cause an intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp fault with
no DTC listed:

•

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) caused by a faulty relay, ECM controlled
solenoid, switch or other external source.

•

Incorrect installation of aftermarket electrical equipment such as the following:

•

mobile phones,

•

theft deterrent alarms,

•

lights, or

•

radio equipment.

•

Loose PIM ground connections.

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Checks Actions

Temperature Related

The Tech 2 Freeze Frame / Failure Records or Snapshot data may be used if applicable
to the fault condition. Refer to 4.1 Diagnostic General Descriptions for information on
Tech 2 ECU diagnostic tests.

•

If the intermittent fault is heat related, review the Tech 2 data in relationship to the
following:

•

high ambient temperature,

•

underhood / engine generated heat,

•

circuit generated heat due to a poor electrical connection or high electrical
load, and

•

higher than normal load conditions (towing, etc.).

•

If the intermittent fault is related to cold ambient or engine temperature, review the
Tech 2 data in relationship to the following:

•

low ambient temperature, and

•

the fault condition that occurs only on a cold start situation.

Additional Tests

•

Check for incorrect installation of aftermarket electrical equipment such as the
following:

•

mobile phones,

•

theft deterrent alarms,

•

lights, or

•

radio equipment.

•

Check for electromagnetic Interference (EMI) caused by a faulty relay, ECM
controlled solenoid or switch. The fault is triggered when the relay or solenoid is
activated.

•

Check the A/C compressor clutch and some relays that contain a clamping diode
or resistor for an open circuit.

•

Check the generator for a faulty rectifier bridge that may allow A/C noise into the
PIM electrical circuit.

When all diagnosis and repairs are completed, check the engine management system for correct operation.