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Test Description
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Test Description
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The numbers below refer to the step numbers in the diagnostic procedures.
- 2
This step determines if DTC P0216 is a hard failure or an intermittent. - 4
This step checks for an open or a short in the injection timing coil circuit 1. - 5
This step checks for an open or short in the injection timing coil circuit 2. - 6
The important thing in this step is that the PCM is sending a varying voltage. The voltage may vary between 1-12 volts and will usually vary between 5-6 volts when the engine is idling. This indicates that the PCM is okay and that there is a condition with the injection timing stepper motor. If there is a steady voltage present on any circuit, this indicates a condition with the PCM or a circuit that is shorted to voltage.
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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.