Circuit/System Description

The Cylinder Deactivation System Performance diagnostic is a test of the internal mechanical condition of the engine, during operation in V3 mode. The engine control module (ECM) determines the internal mechanical condition of the engine through the actual measured values of the mass airflow (MAF) sensor, the intake manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor, and the throttle position (TP) sensor. The actual measured values of the three sensors are then compared to calculated values for V6 mode, stored in the ECM. The ECM monitors the values for V3 mode. If any values are incorrect, the ECM will return to V6 mode operation.