Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual

6E–96

TROOPER 6VE1 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS

Reduced Power Lamp (RPL) “ON” Steady

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

Was the “On-Board diagnostic (OBD) System Check”
performed?

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Go to

Step 2

Go to

OBD

System

Check

1. Ignition “OFF”, disconnect PCM.
2. Ignition “ON”, observe the RPL.

Is the RPL “ON”?

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Go to

Step 3

Go to

Step 5

1. Ignition “OFF”, disconnect the instrument panel

cluster.

2. Check the RPL driver circuit between the PCM and

the instrument panel cluster for a short to ground.

3. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was the RPL driver circuit shorted to ground?

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Go to

OBD

System

Check

Go to

Step 4

Replace the instrument panel cluster.

Is the action complete?

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Go to

OBD

System

Check

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1. Ignition “OFF”, reconnect the PCM.
2. Ignition “ON”, reprogram the EEPROM. Refer to

On-Vehicle Service in Powertrain Control Module
and Sensors for procedures.

3. Using the Tech 2 output controls function, select

RPL dash lamp control and command the RPL
“OFF”. (Refer to the Miscellaneous test)

Did the RPL turn “OFF”?

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Go to

OBD

System

Check

Go to

Step 6

Replace the PCM.

IMPORTANT: The replacement PCM must be
programmed. Refer to

On-Vehicle Service in

Powertrain Control Module and Sensors for
procedures.

And also refer to latest Service Bulletin.

Check to see if the Latest software is released or not.
And then Down Load the LATEST PROGRAMMED
SOFTWARE to the replacement PCM.

Is the action complete?

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Go to

OBD

System

Check

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6E–99

TROOPER 6VE1 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS

Circuit Description

The electronic Ignition system uses a coil -at-plug method
of spark distribution. In this type of ignition system, the
powertrain control module (PCM) triggers the correct
driver outside the Ignition Current Sense System (ICSS),
which then triggers the correct ignition coil based on the
58X signal received from the crankshaft position sensor
(CKP). The spark plug connected to the coil fires when
the ICSS opens the ground circuit for the coil’s primary
circuit.
During crank, the PCM monitors the CKP 58X signal. The
CKP signal is used to determine which cylinder will fire
first. After the CKP 58X signal has been processed by the
PCM, it will command all six injectors to allow a priming
shot of fuel for all the cylinders. After the priming, the
injectors are left “OFF” during the next six 58X reference
pulses from the CKP. This allows each cylinder a chance
to use the fuel from the priming shot. During this waiting
been received by the PCM. The ION sensor signal allows
the PCM to operate the injectors sequentially based on
camshaft position. If the camshaft position signal is not
present at start - up, the PCM will begin sequential fuel
delivery with a 1 -in-6 chance that fuel delivery is correct.
The engine will run without a ION sensor signal, but will
set a DTC code.

Diagnostic Aids

An intermittent problem may be caused by a poor
connection, rubbed - through wire insulation or a wire
broken inside the insulation. Check for the following
items:

Poor connection or damaged harness-Inspect the
PCM harness and connectors for improper mating,
broken locks, improperly formed or damaged
terminals, poor terminal-to-wire connection, and
damaged harness.

Faulty engine coolant temperature sensor-Using a
Tech 2, compare engine coolant temperature with
intake air temperature on a completely cool engine.
Engine coolant temperature should be within 10

C of

intake air temperature. If not, replace the ECT sensor.

Test Description

Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the
Diagnostic Chart.
5. An obvious cause of low fuel pressure would be an

empty fuel tank.

6. The engine will easily start and run if a few injectors

are disabled. It is not necessary to test all injectors
at this time since this step is only a test to verify that
all of the injectors have not been disabled by fuel
contamination.

7. A blinking test light verifies that the PCM is

monitoring the 58X crankshaft reference signal and
is capable of activating the injectors. If there is an
open or shorted driver circuit, DTCs 201 – 206 and
a misfire DTC 300 – 306 should be set.

19. By using a spark tester, each ignition coil’s ability to

produce 25,000 volts is verified.

25. If there is an open or shorted driver circuit, DTCs

201 – 206 and a misfire DTC 301 – 306 should be
set. All six injector driver circuits can be checked at
one time without removing the intake manifold if a J
39021 – 95 test light is available. This is the
alternative procedure:

With the ignition “OFF”, disconnect the gray
connector located at the rear of the air filter, attached
to a bracket on the purge canister.

Connect test light J 39021 – 95 to the connector. Do
any of the light constantly illuminate or fail to blink
when the engine is cranked? If so, repair the short or
open circuit, or replace the PCM if indicated.

This procedure only tests the driver circuit as far as the
test connection, so step 31 is added to test the circuit all
the way to the injector.

Engine Cranks But Will Not Run

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

Was the “On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check”
performed?

—

Go to

Step 2

Go to

OBD

System

Check

Check the ignition coil fuse, the engine fuse, and the
PCM fuse.

Was a fuse blown?

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Go to

Step 3

Go to

Step 4

Check for a short to ground and replace the fuse.

Is the action complete?

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Verify repair

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Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 768