Opel Frontera UE. Manual - part 915

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6VD1 3.2L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS

On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

D06RX010

Circuit Description

The on-board diagnostic system check is the starting
point for any driveability complaint diagnosis.  Before
using this procedure, perform a careful visual/physical
check of the PCM and engine grounds for cleanliness and
tightness.
The on-board diagnostic system check is an organized
approach to identifying a problem created by an
electronic engine control system malfunction.

Diagnostic Aids

An intermittent may be caused by a poor connection,
rubbed-through wire insulation or a wire broken inside the
insulation.  Check for poor connections or a damaged
harness.  Inspect the PCM harness and connector for
improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or
damaged terminals, poor terminal-to-wire connection,
and damaged harness.

Test Description

Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the
Diagnostic Chart:
1. The MIL (“Check Engine” lamp) should be “ON”

steady with the ignition “ON”/engine “OFF.”  If not,
the “No MIL” chart should be used to isolate the
malfunction.

2. Checks the Class 2 data circuit and ensures that the

PCM is able to transmit serial data.

3. This test ensures that the PCM is capable of

controlling the MIL (“Check Engine” lamp) and the
MIL (“Check Engine” lamp) driver circuit is not
shorted to ground.

4. If the engine will not start, the 

Cranks But Will Not

Run chart should be used to diagnose the condition.

7. A Tech 2 parameter which is not within the typical

range may help to isolate the area which is causing
the problem.

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6VD1 3.2L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS

On- Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

 

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

1. Ignition “ON,” engine “OFF.”
2. Observe the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL or

“Check Engine lamp”). 

Is the MIL (“Check Engine lamp”)“ON?”

—

Go to 

Step 2

Go to 

No MIL

(“Check

Engine” lamp)

2

1. Ignition “OFF.”
2. Install Tech 2.
3. Ignition “ON.”
4. Attempt to display PCM engine data with the Tech 2.

Does the Tech 2 display PCM data?

—

Go to 

Step 3

Go to 

Step 8

3

1. Using the Tech 2 output tests function, select MIL

(“Check Engine lamp”) dash lamp control and
command the MIL (“Check Engine lamp”) “OFF.”
(Refer to Miscellaneous Test)

2. Observe the MIL (“Check Engine lamp”).

Did the MIL (“Check Engine lamp”) turn “OFF?”

—

Go to 

Step 4

Go to 

MIL

(“Check

Engine” lamp)

On Steady

4

Attempt to start the engine.

Did the engine start and continue to run?

—

Go to 

Step 5

Go to 

Cranks

But Will Not

Run

5

Select “Display DTCs” with the Tech 2.

Are any DTCs stored?

—

Go to 

Step 6

Go to 

Step 7

6

Are two or more of the following DTCs stored?  P0107,
P0108, P0113, P0118, P0122, P0123, P0712, P1404.

—

Go to

“Multiple

PCM

Information

Sensor DTCs

Set”

Go to

applicable
DTC table

7

Compare PCM data values displayed on the Tech 2 to
the typical engine scan data values.

Are the displayed values normal or close to the typical
values?

—

Go to

Symptom

Refer to

indicated

Component

System
Checks

8

1. Ignition “OFF,” disconnect the PCM.
2. Ignition “ON,” engine “OFF.”
3. Check the Class 2 data circuit for an open, short  to

ground, or short to voltage.  Also, check the DLC
ignition feed circuit for an open or short to ground
and the DLC ground circuit for an open.

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

Was a problem found?

—

Go to 

Step 2

Go to 

Step 9

9

Replace the PCM.

Is the action complete?

—

Go to 

Step 2

—

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6VD1 3.2L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS

A/C Clutch Control Circuit Diagnosis

D06RX011

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6VD1 3.2L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS

Circuit Description

When air conditioning and blower fan are selected, and if
the system has a sufficient refrigerant charge,  a 12-volt
signal is supplied to the A/C request input of the
powertrain control module (PCM).  The A/C request
signal may be temporarily canceled during system
operation by the electronic thermostat in the evaporator
case.  The electronic thermostat may intermittently
remove the control circuit ground for the A/C thermostat
relay to prevent the evaporator from forming ice. When
the A/C request signal is received by the PCM, the PCM
supplies a ground from the compressor clutch relay if the
engine operating conditions are within acceptable
ranges.  With the A/C compressor relay energized,
voltage is supplied to the compressor clutch coil.
The PCM will enable the compressor clutch to engage
whenever A/C has been selected with the engine running,
unless any of the following conditions are present:

D

The throttle is greater than 90%.

D

The ignition voltage is below 10.5 volts.

D

The engine speed is greater than 4500 RPM for 5
seconds or 5400 RPM.

D

The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is greater
than 125 

°

C (257 

°

F).

D

The intake air temperature (IAT) is less than 5

°

C

(41

°

F).

D

The power steering pressure switch signals a high
pressure condition.

Diagnostic Aids

To diagnose an intermittent fault, check for the following
conditions:

D

Poor connection at the PCM–Inspect connections for
backed-out terminals, improper mating, broken locks,
improperly formed or damaged terminals, and poor
terminal-to-wire connection.

D

Damaged harness–Inspect the wiring harness for
damage.  If the harness appears to OK, observe the
A/C clutch while moving connectors and wiring
harnesses related to the A/C.  A sudden clutch
malfunction will indicate the source of the intermittent
fault.

A/C Clutch Diagnosis

This chart should be used for diagnosing the electrical
portion of the A/C compressor clutch circuit.  A Tech 2 will
be used in diagnosing the system.  The Tech 2 has the
ability to read the A/C request input to the PCM.  The Tech
2 can display when the PCM has commanded the A/C
clutch “ON.”  The Tech 2 should have the ability to
override the A/C request signal and energize the A/C
compressor relay.

Test Description

IMPORTANT:

Do not engage the A/C compressor

clutch with the engine running if an A/C mode is not
selected at the A/C control switch.
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the
Diagnostic Chart:
3. This a test determine is the problem is with the

refrigerant system.  If the switch is open, A/C
pressure gauges will be used to determine if the
pressure switch is faulty or if the system is partially
discharged or empty.

4. Although the normal complaint will be the A/C clutch

failing to engage, it is possible for a short circuit to
cause the clutch to run when A/C has not been
selected.  This step is a test for that condition. 

7. There is an extremely low probability that both relays

will fail at the same time, so the substitution process
is one way to check the A/C Thermostat relay.  Use
a known good relay to do a substitution check.

9. The blower system furnishes a ground for the A/C

control circuit, and it also shares a power source
through the Heater and A/C Relay.  The blower
must be “ON” in order to test the A/C system.

A/C Clutch Control Circuit Diagnosis

 

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

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

—

Go to 

Step 2

Go to 

OBD

System

Check

2

Are any other DTCs stored?

—

Go to the

other DTC

chart(s) first

Go to 

Step 3

3

1. Disconnect the electrical connector at the pressure

switch located on the receiver/drier.

2. Use an ohmmeter to check continuity across the

pressure switch (BRN to GRN/WHT).

Is the pressure switch open?

—

Go to Air

Conditioning

to diagnose

the cause of

the open
pressure

switch

Go to 

Step 4