DIAGNOSTICS CONTINUED

Engine Maintenance

• If an engine has been the victim of poor/lack of

maintenance, performance and operation quality will
suffer. Components that are highly suseptable to
poor maintenance are the fuel injectors.

• Poorly maintained oil and poor fuel quality (Low

lubricity or unclean) can permanently damage
multiple injectors within a short time period. This
can lead a technician to believe that the FICM has
malfunctioned when it actually is working as
intended.

• One way to investigate questionable maintenance

with damaged injectors is through the use of the
injector electrical test (buzz/click test).

• A damaged or poorly maintained injector may be

quieter or have an intermitant buzz/click. The INJECTOR SPOOL
buzz/click may sound abnormal when engine oil
temperature is cold (ambient temperature) and
return closer to normal as the engine temperature
rises.

• The reason for the change in sound results from the

build-up of oil sludge on the ends of the spool valve
in the upper portion of the injector.

• This type of failure is not a defect in the product but

rather a result of a poorly performed maintenance
schedule.

Bio-Diesel Fuel

• Higher than specified amounts of Bio-diesel fuel has

been found to cause multiple injector failures. These
multiple failures can tend to make a technician
believe that the FICM is malfunctioning.

• In these cases, the FICM is working as intended, but

movement of the spool in the upper portion of the
injector is limited due to sludge build-up on the ends 14
of the spool.

• This type of failure is not a defect in the product but

rather a result of an unauthorized amount of
Bio-diesel fuel being used.

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SYNC

SYNC is achieved when the PCM receives a signal from the Crankshaft sensor (CKP) indicating the sensor is working and the
correct signal has been identified by the PCM. If the Crankshaft sensor is working improperly, the PCM cannot calculate engine
speed or cylinder position, preventing fuel delivery.

Diagnosing SYNC:

• Using the WDS, select the SYNC

PID. This PID will be viewed as a
YES or NO on the top of the data PCM

screen. KOER, SYNC should Powertrain Control Module

always read YES.

• SYNC is totally dirived from the CKP

sensor. It is possible to have no CMP
sensor signal and still have SYNC
(YES) and an RPM signal.

• NO SYNC and no RPM signal,

typically is a faulty CKP
sensor/circuit problem.
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FICM SYNC

The FICM uses CMPO (Camshaft Position Sensor Output) and CKPO (Crankshaft Position Sensor Output) signals, which are
sent by the PCM, to calculate FICM SYNC. FICM SYNC is calculated by the FICM and is the correlation between the camshaft
pin and the crankshaft triggers. Once FICM SYNC is achieved, the FICM uses engine speed, MFDES (Mass Fuel Desired), EOT,
and ICP to calculate fuel timing, pulse width, and pilot injection usage. If the CMPO and CKPO signals are not properly timed,
FICM Sync may not occur.

Diagnosing FICM SYNC:

Note: Always diagnose any SYNC issues before diagnosing FICM SYNC issues.

• Using the WDS, select the FICM SYNC PID. This PID will be viewed as a YES or NO on the top of the data screen. KOER,
FIDM SYNC should always read YES.

• If there is no FICM SYNC while cranking the engine, then the problem is limited to the circuit illustrated below. The FICM
SYNC circuit relays information from the PCM to the FICM.

• Engine Wiring Harness: FICM SYNC occurs through two circuits between the FICM and PCM. Verify engine wiring
harness circuits CMPO and CKPO. If one of these two circuits has a short/open, FICM SYNC will not occur.

• PCM: If the PCM is not working properly, FICM SYNC may not occur.

• FICM: If the FICM is not working properly, FICM SYNC may not occur.

• CMP If the CMP signal is corrupt (electrical or mechanical), FICM SYNC may not occur.
CAN2H
CAN2L
FICMM
CKPO
CMPO

PCM
Powertrain Control Module
C1388A (X1) C1388B (X2) C1388C (X3)

FICM
Fuel Injection Control Module

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P0261 Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
P0264 Cylinder 2 Injector Circuit Low
P0267 Cylinder 3 Injector Circuit Low FICM has detected an open injector
P0270 Cylinder 4 Injector Circuit Low circuit. Injector circuit open or
P0273 Cylinder 5 Injector Circuit Low defective coil.
P0276 Cylinder 6 Injector Circuit Low
P0279 Cylinder 7 Injector Circuit Low
P0282 Cylinder 8 Injector Circuit Low

P0262 Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit High

P0265 Cylinder 2 Injector Circuit High
P0268 Cylinder 3 Injector Circuit High
FICM has detected a short in an injector
P0271 Cylinder 4 Injector Circuit High
circuit to ground. Injector circuit short to
P0274 Cylinder 5 Injector Circuit High
ground, defective coil.
P0277 Cylinder 6 Injector Circuit High
P0280 Cylinder 7 Injector Circuit High
P0283 Cylinder 8 Injector Circuit High

P0263 Cylinder 1 Contribution/Balance

P0266 Cylinder 2 Contribution/Balance When maximum/minimum pulse width
P0269 Cylinder 3 Contribution/Balance adder is exceeded a fault is set. Cylinder
P0272 Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance weak due to mechanical problem or
P0275 Cylinder 5 Contribution/Balance injectors are not contributing necessary
P0278 Cylinder 6 Contribution/Balance volume of fuel.
P0281 Cylinder 7 Contribution/Balance
P0284 Cylinder 8 Contribution/Balance

P2614 Camshaft Position Output Circuit/Open Check CMP+/- or CKP+/- and

P2617 Crankshaft Position Output Circuit/Open CKPO or CMPO circuits.

FICM memory fault will set if a RAM or

P0611 Fuel Injection Control Module Performance
ROM fault exists. Loss of FICM Power.
Other internal FICM failure.

FICM detects logic power low, less than 7

P1378 Fuel Injection Control Module System Voltage Low volts. Low batteries, loose connections/
resistance in circuit, defective relay.

FICM detects excessive voltage, greater

P1379 Fuel Injection Control Module System Voltage High
than 16 volts. Charging system fault.

P0148 Fuel Delivery Error

P2552 FICMM Circuit - Throttle/Fuel Inhibit Circuit *Power Monitor Activated

Check CAN2H/CAN2L circuits, PCM, or

U0105 Lost Communication With FICM
FICM issue.
U0306 Software incapatablity with FICM Reprograming of PCM and FICM may be
necessary.

This information is not intended to replace the PC/ED and should be used as a reference.

*See Glossary for detailed definition or explanation.

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 PROGRAMMING

The FICM contains a “flash memory” which can be reprogrammed. Included in the memory is the
calibration or strategy which drives the injectors.

To program the FICM, a WDS tool downloads the new program information to the PCM which serves as a
gateway to the FICM. The PCM transfers the program to the FICM.

NOTE: Replacement FICMs do not contain software. They must be programmed prior to use.

If there is no pre-cycle with the new module, it could be an indication that the module is not programmed.
Loss of power or CAN2 communication can also cause this condition. Check for DTCs to comfirm power
or communication loss.

Chassis
J2284
Link FICM
PCM CAN2H

CAN2L

WDS Tool
CAN2 SHD

CKPO Microprocessor

CMPO

Ignition Switch Keypwr

C1388C (X3)
(VPWR)

FICM Logic Pwr

Flash Memory

FICM Relay

FICM Pwr
12V +
Electrical
MPR
System

FICM Pwr Gnd

-

Figure 5 17

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 GLOSSARY
CAN2 Link- Dedicated CAN (Controller Area Network) communications data link between the
PCM and FICM. CAN2 link is a network where modules can communicate using “bits” of
information. These “bits” are transmitted at speeds of thousands per second.

CKP- Crankshaft Position Sensor.

CKPO- Buffered Crankshaft speed/position sensor output signal from PCM to FICM.

CMP- Camshaft Position Sensor.

CMPO- Buffered Camshaft sensor position output signal from PCM to FICM.

FICM- Fuel Injection Control Module.

FICM Logic Power- FICM power input used to supply logic circuitry.

FICM MPWR- Power created by the DC/DC converter sent out to drive the injectors.

FICM Power- FICM power input used to supply internal DC/DC converter.

FICMM- FICM power monitor outpu.t

FICM SYNC- FICM SYNC is calculated by the FICM and is the correlation between the
camshaft pin and the crankshaft triggers.

Key PWR(Power)- Battery voltage that is recieved, via the ignition switch when the key is
placed in the ON position.

MPR- FICM Main power relay control output from FICM.

SYNC- SYNC is achieved when the PCM receives a signal from the crankshaft sensor and
camshaft sensor indicating they are working and in time.

Power Monitor- Power Monitor is used to insure that the modules in the system do not start
fueling and create power greater than demand. In the Power Monitor System one module serves
as a watchdog for another module. The FICM sends out a signal which is monitored by the TCM
(which is packaged in the PCM). If something wrong is detected, the two CMPO and CKPO
outputs going to the FICM can be turned off by the PCM/TCM thus disabling fueling of the FICM.

VPWR- Vehicle (battery) power.

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