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Signal Missing - Intermittent Fault






Signal missing. Intermittent fault

Checking connectors and wiring
Check the engine speed (RPM) sensor connector. Check for intermittent contact resistance and oxidation.
Check the signal cable between the engine speed (RPM) sensor terminal #1 and engine control module (ECM) terminal #A48 (#A48) and between the engine speed (RPM) sensor terminal #2 and engine control module (ECM) terminal #A66 (#B6). Check for an intermittent short-circuit to supply voltage. Check for an intermittent short-circuit to ground. Check for an intermittent open-circuit.
Check the carrier plate, search for damage and other defects.
Remedy as necessary

Other information:
- To connect the breakout box / access the control module, see Connecting the breakout box, B5244T5, B5254T2 Connecting the Breakout Box
- To access or replace the engine speed (RPM) sensor, see Engine speed (RPM) sensor, replacing Service and Repair
- For information about signals on 5 cylinder engines, see Signal specification Signal Specification, ECM
- For information about signals on 6 cylinder engines, see Signal specification Signal Specification, ECM
- Checking wiring and terminals Checking Wiring And Terminals.














Continue - Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
If the fault is intermittent, do not verify fault-tracing if the fault does not recur.
It is possible to view the information again, or leave fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

Do you want to view the information again?

Yes - Attempt New Test

No - Fault Found

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FAULT FOUND - DONE

Attempt New Test - Checking connectors and wiring

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