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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003MONTE CARLO V6-3.4L VIN EREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMTESTING AND INSPECTION
2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.4L VIN E
Ignition System: Testing and Inspection
2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.4L VIN ESECTION Testing and Inspection
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The ignition control (IC) module has independent power and ground circuits. The circuits between the IC module and the powertrain control module (PCM) consist of the following circuits:
- The IC timing signal
- The IC timing control
- The low-resolution engine speed signal
- A low reference signal
The IC module sends 3X signals to the PCM. The IC module controls the timing advance during engine cranking. The timing advance changes to PCM
control after the following actions:
- The PCM receives the second 3X signal.
- The PCM applies 5-volts to the IC timing signal circuit.
DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
An arcing spark plug wire or an arcing ignition coil to the IC module may cause a stall, misfire or a no start condition.
For an intermittent condition refer to Intermittent Conditions.
TEST
The ignition control (IC) module has independent power and ground circuits. The circuits between the IC module and the powertrain control module (PCM) consist of the following circuits:
- The IC timing signal
- The IC timing control
- The low-resolution engine speed signal
- A low reference signal
The IC module sends 3X signals to the PCM. The IC module controls the timing advance during engine cranking. The timing advance changes to PCM
control after the following actions:
- The PCM receives the second 3X signal.
- The PCM applies 5-volts to the IC timing signal circuit.
DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
An arcing spark plug wire or an arcing ignition coil to the IC module may cause a stall, misfire or a no start condition.
For an intermittent condition refer to Intermittent Conditions.
TEST
Steps 1-4:
Steps 5-8:
Steps 9-13:
Steps 14-17:
Steps 18-21:
Steps 22-23:
Steps 24-29:
Steps 30-32:
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.