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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 Descriptor

DTC P1682: Ignition 1 Switch Circuit 2

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Ignition 1 Voltage, Powertrain Relay

P0689

P0689, P1682

P0690

--

Ignition 1 Voltage, Ignition Main Relay

--

P1682

--

--

Typical Scan Tool Data

Ignition Scan Tool Data

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open

Short to Voltage

Operating Conditions: Ignition ON, engine OFF, and ignition main and powertrain relay are commanded ON

Ignition 1 Voltage, Ignition Main

0 Volts

0 Volts

12 Volts

EC Ignition (Powertrain) Relay Feedback Signal

0 Volts

0 Volts

12 Volts

Circuit/System Description

There are 2 ignition 1 voltage circuits supplied to the engine control module (ECM). The first ignition circuit is provided by the powertrain relay, through a fuse. This ignition 1 voltage circuit supplies power to all the internal ECM circuits associated with the throttle actuator control (TAC) operation. The second ignition 1 voltage circuit is supplied by the ignition main relay through a fuse, and is used to power the remaining internal ECM circuits. If the ECM detects a voltage difference between the 2 ignition 1 voltage circuits, DTC P1682 will set.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The ignition is ON.
    • System voltage is more than 7 volts.
    • The powertrain relay is commanded ON.
    • DTC P1682 runs continuously when the above conditions are met.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The ECM detects that the voltage level difference is greater than 3 volts between the 2 ignition 1 voltage circuits for less than 1 second.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC P1682 is a Type A code.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTC P1682 is a Type A code.

Diagnostic Aids

This test procedure requires that the vehicle battery has passed a load test and is completely charged. Refer to Battery Inspection/Test.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Special Tools

J 35616-A/BT-8637 Connector Test Adapter Kit

Circuit/System Verification

    Important: On the scan tool, the powertrain relay is referred to as the EC ignition relay.

  1. If DTCs P0685, P0689, or P0690 are set, diagnose those DTCs first.
  2. Ignition ON, engine OFF, observe both the Ignition 1 Voltage signal and the EC Ignition Relay Feedback signal parameters on the scan tool. Both parameter values should display no more than 3 volts difference between the 2 parameters.
  3. 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: You must perform the Circuit/System Verification before proceeding with Circuit/System Testing.

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the powertrain relay.
  2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the powertrain relay controlled output circuit terminal and ground.
  3. If the test lamp illuminates, test the powertrain relay controlled output circuit for a short to voltage.
  4. Ignition OFF, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the powertrain relay coil voltage supply circuit terminal and ground.
  5. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the powertrain relay coil voltage supply circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  6. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the powertrain relay switch voltage supply circuit terminal and ground.
  7. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the powertrain relay switch voltage supply circuit for an open/high resistance.
  8. Disconnect the ECM.
  9. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ECM connector terminal X1-19 and ground.
  10. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition 1 relay controlled output circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance.
    If the circuit tests normal and its fuse is open, replace the ECM.
  11. Ignition OFF, connect the harness connector at the ECM.
  12. Ignition ON, connect a jumper wire between the powertrain relay voltage supply circuit terminal and the powertrain relay controlled output circuit terminal. Verify the EC Ignition Relay Feedback parameter indicates battery positive voltage.
  13. If not the specified value, test the powertrain relay controlled output circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and its fuse is open, replace the ECM.
  14. If all circuits test normal, replace the powertrain relay.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Engine Control Module Programming and Setup
    •  Engine Control Module Replacement
    •  Relay Replacement