Diagnostic Test

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CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
NOTE:
Diagnose any Misfire DTCs before continuing.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.
  Is the DTC active or pending?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
CHECK THE (K453) MDS SOLENOID 6 CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the in-line harness connector to the MDS Solenoids.
  NOTE:
  The connector is located behind the left side cylinder head
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Measure the voltage on the (K453) MDS Solenoid 6 Control circuit at the in-line harness connector (PCM side).
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (K453) MDS Solenoid 6 Control circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3

MDS SOLENOID RESISTANCE

Turn the ignition off.

Measure the resistance between the (K453) MDS Solenoid 6 Control circuit and the (Z904) Ground circuit at the in-line harness connector (MDS Side).

NOTE:

It is important to follow the below temp/resistance values to ensure an accurate reading.

MDS SOLENOID RESISTANCE
TEMPERATURE VALUE	RESISTANCE - MINIMUM	RESISTANCE - MAXIMUM
-18° C (0° F)	7.22 ?	8.12 ?
0° C (32° F)	7.92 ?	8.82 ?
20° C (68° F)	8.72 ?	9.62 ?
38° C (100° F)	9.42 ?	10.32 ?
66° C (150° F)	10.62 ?	11.52 ?
93° C (200° F)	11.82 ?	12.72 ?
121° C (250° F)	12.82 ?	13.72 ?
149° C (300° F)	14.02 ?	14.92 ?

Is the resistance within an acceptable range?

Yes

Go To 4

Visually and Physically inspect the wiring harness between the in-line connector and the MDS Solenoid connector. Repair as necessary. If no problems are found, replace the MDS Solenoid in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SOLENOID, MULTIPLE DISPLACEMENT, REMOVAL .
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CONTROL
1. Turn the ignition on.
  NOTE:
  The DTC must not be active for the actuator test to operate properly, erase all DTCs before continuing.
2. Using a 12-volt test light connected to the ground circuit, probe the (K453) MDS Solenoid 6 Control circuit at the in-line harness connector.
3. With a scan tool, actuate the MDS Solenoid.
  Does the 12-volt test light flash on and off?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5
  No
  - Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL (PCM), REMOVAL .
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
MDS SOLENOID 6

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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Remove the Intake Manifold in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, REMOVAL .
3. Reconnect the in-line harness connector to the MDS Solenoids.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. With the scan tool actuate the MDS Solenoid 6.
  Can you feel and hear the Solenoid Actuating?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 6
  No
  - Replace the MDS Solenoid 6 and check for any debris that may be blocking the oil passages (3) to the Solenoid. If the oil passages are clogged, clean the passages.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
OIL PASSAGES RESTRICTED

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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Remove both Solenoids (1) on Bank 2 of the engine block.
3. Remove the Bank 2 Cylinder Head in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL .
4. Remove the lifters (2) from the right engine bank.
5. Inspect the oil passages (3) to the Solenoids and from the solenoids to the lifters.
  Are the passages blocked?
  
  Yes
  - Clean the oil passages as necessary. If the entire engine is restricted disassembly of the entire engine block may be necessary.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Replace both sets of lifters if no other possible causes remain. Refer to LIFTER(S), HYDRAULIC, ROLLER, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .