Diagnostic Instructions
| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
| • | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
| • | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
DTC Descriptors
DTC P0641: 5-Volt Reference 1 CircuitDTC P0651: 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit | P0651 | P2122 | P0651 | -- |
Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 2 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit | P0641 | P2127 | P0641 | -- |
Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit | P0641 | P0532 | P0641 | -- |
Brake Booster Vacuum Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit | P0641 | P0557 | P0641 | -- |
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit | P0641 | P0340 | P0641 | -- |
Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit | P0641 | P0522 | P0641 | -- |
Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit | P0641 | P0452 | P0641 | -- |
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit | P0641 | P0107 | P0641 | -- |
The Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit | P0651 | P0335 | P0651 | -- |
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 1 and 2 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit | P0651 | P0122, P0222 | P0651 | -- |
Circuit/System Description
The engine control module (ECM) has 2 internal 5-volt reference busses called 5-volt reference 1 and 5-volt reference 2. Each reference bus provides 5-volt reference circuits for more than one sensor. Therefore, a fault condition on one 5-volt reference circuit will affect the other 5-volt reference circuits connected to that reference bus. The ECM monitors the voltage on the 5-volt reference circuits.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | DTCs P0601, P0602, P0603, P0604, P0605, P0606, P060D, P062F and P2610 are not set. |
| • | The ignition is ON. |
| • | The ignition voltage is more than 5.23 volts. |
| • | DTCs P0641 and P0651 run continuously when the above conditions are met. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The ECM detects a voltage out of tolerance condition on the 5-volt reference 1 or 2 bus for more than 0.5 second.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | DTCs P0641 and P0651 are Type A DTCs. |
| • | The ECM commands reduced engine power. |
| • | The driver information center will display reduced engine power. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
DTCs P0641 and P0651 are Type A DTCs.
Diagnostic Aids
| • | The 5-volt reference 1 bus provides 5 volts to the following sensors: |
| - | The manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor |
| - | The fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor |
| - | The barometric pressure (BARO) sensor |
| - | The supercharger air inlet pressure sensor |
| - | The accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor 2 |
| - | The air injector reactor (AIR) pressure sensor, if equipped |
| - | The engine oil pressure (EOP) switch |
| - | The air conditioning (A/C) refrigerant pressure sensor |
| - | The camshaft position (CMP) sensor |
| • | The 5-volt reference 2 bus provides 5 volts to the following sensors: |
| - | The APP sensor 1 |
| - | The throttle position (TP) sensor 1 and 2 |
| - | The crankshaft position (CKP) sensor |
| • | It may be possible to locate the fault by disconnecting one component at a time from the affected 5-volt reference circuit while viewing the 5-Volt Reference Circuit Status parameter on the scan tool. The scan tool parameter will change from Fault to OK when the source of the fault is disconnected. If all 5-volt reference components have been disconnected and a fault is still indicated, the fault may exist in the wiring harness. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Electrical Information Reference
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
- Observe the scan tool 5-volt reference 1 circuit status and the 5-volt reference 2 circuit status parameters. Verify the parameters display OK.
- Ignition ON, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. DTCs P0641 and P0651 should not set on this ignition cycle.
- Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
Circuit/System Testing
Important: A short to voltage on the signal circuit of certain components may cause this DTC to set.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector of all the sensors for the applicable DTC. Refer to Diagnostic Aids for the appropriate sensors.
- Ignition ON, measure for 4.8-5.2 volts between one of the 5-volt reference circuits and ground.
- Connect each component associated with the 5-volt reference circuit, one at a time, while monitoring the voltage. Verify the voltage remains between 4.8-5.2 volts.
| ⇒ | If less than the specified range, test for a short to ground on all of the 5-volt reference circuits. If all circuits test normal, replace the ECM. |
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test for a short to voltage on all of the 5-volt reference circuits. If all circuits test normal, replace the ECM. |
| ⇒ | If not within the specified range when a component is connected, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate component. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming |
