Isuzu D-Max / Isuzu Rodeo (TFR/TFS). Manual - part 245

ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS

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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1693 Tachometer Output Low Voltage

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was  the  “On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check”
performed?

—

Go to Step 2

Go to On Board 

Diagnostic 

(OBD) System 

Check

2

1. Connect the Tech 2. 

2. Review and record the failure information. 

3. Select  “F0: Read DTC Infor By Priority” in “F0:

Diagnostic Trouble Code”. 

Is the DTC P1693 stored as “Present Failure”?

—

Go to Step 3

Refer to 

Diagnostic Aids 

and Go to Step 

3

3

1. Using the Tech2, ignition “On” and engine “Off”. 

2. Select “Clear DTC Information” with the Tech2 and

clear the DTC information. 

3. Operate the vehicle and monitor the “F5: Failed

This Ignition” in “F2: DTC Information”.

Was the DTC P1693 stored in this ignition cycle?

—

Go to Step 4

Refer to 

Diagnostic Aids 

and Go to Step 

4

4

Check for poor/faulty connection at the ECM or meter
connector. If a poor/faulty connection is found, repair
the faulty terminal. 
Was the problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to Step 5

5

If a oscilloscope is available, monitor the Tachometer
output signal. Does the oscilloscope indicate correct
wave form? 

—

Go to Step 10

Not available: 

Go to Step 6                          

Fixed at low: Go 

to Step 6                          

Fixed at High: 

Go to Step 7

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Tachometer Output Signal Reference Wave Form

 0V

→

Measurement Terminal: J2-25 (+) J1-1 (-)
Measurement Scale: 10V/div 5.0ms/div
Measurement Condition: Engine Speed at 2000rpm

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6

Using the DVM and check the Tacho output circuit. 
Breaker box is available: 

1. Ignition “Off”, engine “Off”. 

2. Install the breaker box as type A. (ECM

disconnected) Ref. 6E-80.

3. Disconnect the meter connector. 

4. Check the circuit for open or short to ground

circuit. 

Was the problem found?

Breaker box is not available: 

1. Ignition “Off”, engine “Off”. 

2. Disconnect the ECM connector. 

3. Disconnect the meter connector. 

4. Check the circuit for open or short to ground

circuit. 

Was the problem found?

—

Repair faulty 

harness and 

verify repair

Go to Step 7

7

Using the DVM and check the Tacho output circuit.

1.  Ignition “On”, engine “Off”. 

2. Disconnect the meter connector. 

3. Check the circuit for short to power supply circuit. 

Was the DVM indicated specified value?

Less than 1V

Go to Step 8

Repair faulty 

harness and 

verify repair

8

Check any accessory parts which may cause electric
interference or magnetic interference. 
Was the problem found?

—

Remove the 

accessory parts 

and verify repair

Go to Step 9

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

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9

Replace the Tacho meter. 
Was the problem solved?

—

Verify repair

Go to Step 10

10

Is the ECM programmed with the latest software
release? 
If not, download the latest software to the ECM using
the “SPS (Service Programming System)”. 
Was the problem solved?

—

Verify repair

Go to Step 11

11

Replace the ECM. 
Is the action complete? 
IMPORTANT:  The replacement ECM must be
programmed. Refer to section of the Service
Programming System (SPS) in this manual. 
Following ECM programming, the immobiliser system
(if equipped) must be linked to the ECM. Refer to
section 11 “Immobiliser System-ECM replacement” for
the ECM/Immobiliser linking procedure.

—

Verify repair

—

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

PRELIMINARY CHECKS

Before using this section, perform the “On-Board
Diagnostic (OBD) System Check” and verify all of the
following items:

• The engine control module (ECM) and malfunction

indicator lamp (MIL = Check Engine Lamp) are
operating correctly.

• There are no Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) stored.

• Tech 2 data is within normal operating range. Refer to

Typical Scan Data Values.

• Verify the customer complaint and locate the correct

symptom in the table of contents. Perform the
procedure included in the symptom chart.

VISUAL/PHYSICAL CHECK

Several of the symptom procedures call for a careful
visual/physical check. This can lead to correcting a
problem without further checks and can save valuable
time. This check should include the following items:

• ECM grounds for cleanliness, tightness and proper

location.

• Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks, and proper

connection, shown on the “Emission Control System
Schematics”. Check thoroughly for any type of leak or
restriction.

• Air intake ducts for collapsed or damaged areas.

• Air leaks at throttle body mounting area, manifold

absolute pressure (MAP) sensor and intake manifold
sealing surfaces.

• Ignition wires for cracking, harness, and carbon

tracking.

• Wiring for proper connections, pinches and cuts.

INTERMITTENT

Important: An intermittent problem may or may not turn
on the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) or store a
Diagnostic Trouble Code. Do NOT use the Diagnostic
Trouble Code (DTC) charts for intermittent problems.
The fault must be present to locate the problem.
Most intermittent problems are cased by faulty electrical
connections or wiring. Perform a careful visual/physical
check for the following conditions.

• Poor mating of the connector halves or a terminal not

fully seated in the connector (backed out).

• Improperly formed or damaged terminal.

• All connector terminals in the problem circuit should

be carefully checked for proper contact tension.

• Poor terminal-to-wire connection. This requires

removing the terminal form the connector body to
check.

• Ignition coils shorted to ground and arcing at ignition

wires or plugs.

• MIL (Check Engine Lamp) wire to ECM shorted to

ground.

• Poor ECM grounds. Refer to the ECM wiring

diagrams.

Road test the vehicle with a Digital Multimeter
connected to a suspected circuit. An abnormal voltage
when the malfunction occurs is a good indication that
there is a fault in the circuit being monitored.
Using Tech 2 to help detect intermittent conditions. The
Tech 2 has several features that can be used to located
an intermittent condition. 

An intermittent MIL (Check Engine Lamp) with no stored
Diagnostic Trouble Code may be caused by the
following:

• Ignition coil shorted to ground and arcing at ignition

wires or plugs.

• MIL (Check Engine Lamp) wire to ECM short to

ground.

• Poor ECM grounds. Refer to the ECM wiring diagrams.

Check for improper installation of electrical options such
as light, cellular phones, etc. Check all wires from ECM
to the ignition control module for poor connections.
Check for an open diode across the A/C compressor
clutch and check for other open diodes (refer to wiring
diagrams in Electrical Diagnosis).

If problem has not been found, refer to ECM connector
symptom tables.

• Check the “Broadcast Code” of the ECM, and

compare it with the latest Isuzu service bulletins and/
or Isuzu EEPROM reprogramming equipment to
determine if an update to the ECM’s reprogrammable
memory has been released. 

To check the “Broadcast Code”, connect the Tech 2,
then look for “ID info.” then select “Broadcast Code”.
This should display a 4 character code, such as “XBYA”
(example only).
This identifies the contents of the reprogrammable
software and calibration contained in the ECM. 
If the “Broadcast Code” is not the most current available,
it is advisable to reprogram the ECM’s EEPROM
memory, which may either help identify a hard-to find
problem or may fix the problem.
The Service Programming System (SPS) will not allow
incorrect software programming or incorrect calibration
changes.