
68 RENR9348-01
Troubleshooting Section
C. Ensure that the harness is properly secured, and
ensure that eac
htie-wrapisplacedinthecorrect
location.
Expected Resu
lt:
The sensors, the connectors, and the wiring are
correctly ins
talled.
Results:
•
OK – The sensors and the harness are OK. The
problem is not with the sensor or the harness.
There may be a
mechanical problem with the
engine’s front gear train. Proceed to Test Step 2.
•
Not O K – A prob
lem has been identified with the
installation of the sensors and/or the harness.
Repair: Corr
ect the problem that has been
identified. Replace parts, if necessary. Ensure that
the diagnostic code is no longer active.
A timing calibration is necessary after this
diagnostic code has become active. Refer to the
diagnostic
functional test Troubleshooting, “Engine
Speed/Timing Sensor - Calibrate”.
STOP.
Test Step 2. Check the Condition of the
Engine’s Front Gear Train
The problem may be due to the incorrect orientation
of the camshaft gear with respect to the orientation of
the cranks
haft gear during engine operation. Check
the front gear train for damage and excessive wear:
Refer to Di
sassembly and Assembly.
A. Remove the cover from the front gear housing.
B. Check for correct timing between the crankshaft
gear and the camshaft gear.
C. Check the gear train for gear tooth failure.
D. Check the g
ear train for excessive gear tooth
wear and gear tooth failure. Perform a timing gear
backlash check.
E. Check each idler gear assembly for excessive
wear to the bearing and/or the idler stub shaft.
Check for
correct bearing clearance.
Expected Result:
The mechanical condition of the gear train is within
specifications.
Results:
•
OK – T he condition of the gear train is OK.
Repair: The pro
blem is not in the gear train. Clear
the diagnostic code. There may be a problem with
the circuit for the speed/timing sensors. Refer to
the diagnosti
c functional test Troubleshooting,
“Engine Speed/Timing Sensor Circuit - Test”.
STOP.
•
Not OK – The mechanical condition of the gear
train is not w
ithin specifications.
Repair: A problem with the gear train has been
identified. M
ake the necessary repairs to the
gear train. Clear the diagnostic code. A timing
calibration is necessary after this diagnostic
code has beco
me active. Refer to the calibration
procedure Troubleshooting, “Engine Speed/Timing
Sensor - Calibrate”.
Verify that the original problem has been resolved.
STOP.
i02445663
CID 026 1 FMI
13 Engine Timing
Calibration required
SMCS Code: 1
439-038; 1912-038
Conditions Which Generate This Code:
The Electronic Control Module (ECM) detects an
incorrect engine timing.
Note: A timing calibration is required for a new
engine, replacing an ECM that fails to communicate
or followi
ng work on the front gear train, the camshaft,
or the crankshaft.
System Res
ponse:
The check engine lamp will illuminate while this
diagnosti
c code is active. The ECM uses default
timing. Timing may be off as much as three degrees.
Possible
Performance Effect:
•
The engine may run rough and/or the engine may
emit whit
e smoke in the exhaust.
Tr oubleshooting:
Perform the following diagnostic procedure: “Engine
Speed/Timing Sensor - Calibrate”