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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 Descriptors

DTC P0641: 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit

DTC P0651: 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 2 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit

P0641, P2228, P0532, P0452, P0107

P2127

P0533, P0641, P2229, P2261

Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit

P0651

P2122

P0651

Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit

¹P0641, P0107, P0452, P0532, P2228, P0069, P0522, P0390, P0365, P0345, P0340

P0532

¹P0641, P2261, P2229, P0533

Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit

P0641, P0107, P0452, P0532, P2228, P0069, P0522, P0390, P0365, P0345, P0340

P0452

¹P0641, P2261, P2229, P0533

Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit

P0641 P2228, P0532, P0452, P0107, P0522

P0107

¹P0641, P2261, P2229, P0533

Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 1 and 2 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit

P0651

P0122, P0222

P0651

Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit

¹P0641, P0107, P0452, P0532, P2228, P0069, P0522, P0390, P0365, P0345, P0340

P0522

¹P0641, P2261, P2229, P0533

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit

P0651

P0335

P0651

Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bank 1 Exhaust 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit

P0641 P0107, P0452, P0532, P2228, P0069, P0522, P0390, P0365, P0345, P0340

P0365

¹P0641, P2261, P2229, P0533

Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bank 1 Intake 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit

P0641, P0107, P0452, P0532, P2228, P0069, P0522, P0390, P0365, P0345, P0340

P0340

¹P0641, P2261, P2229, P0533

Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bank 2 Exhaust 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit

P0641, P0107, P0452, P0532, P2228, P0069, P0522, P0390, P0365, P0345, P0340

P0390

¹P0641, P2261, P2229, P0533

Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bank 2 Intake 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit

P0641, P0107, P0452, P0532, P2228, P0069, P0522, P0390, P0365, P0345, P0340

P0345

¹P0641, P2261, P2229, P0533

¹Engine crank but does not start

Circuit/System Description

The control module 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 control module monitors the voltage on the 5-volt reference busses.

The 5-volt reference 1 bus provides 5 volts to the following sensors:

    • The air conditioning (A/C) refrigerant pressure sensor
    • The manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor
    • The fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor
    • The accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor 2
    • The camshaft position (CMP) sensors
    • The Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) 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

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • DTCs P0601, P0602, P0603, P0604, P0606, P0607, P060D, P062F, P1680 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 control module 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.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

DTCs P0641 and P0651 are Type A DTCs.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

    •  Engine Control Module Connector End Views
    •  Engine Controls 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

Scan Tool Data List

Circuit/System Verification

P0641

  1. Observe the MAP sensor voltage parameter with a scan tool with the ignition ON and the engine OFF. The scan tool should display approximately 2.2 volts for a normally operating system.
  2. Engine running, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. DTC P0641 should not set.
  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.

P0651

  1. With the ignition ON and the engine OFF, observe the APP sensor 1 voltage parameter with a scan tool. The scan tool should display approximately 0.96 volt for a normally operating system.
  2. Engine running, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. DTC P0651 should not set.
  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: Additional DTCs may set when disconnecting components.

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector of all the sensors connected tot he 5-volt reference bus for the applicable DTC. Refer to Circuit/System Description.
  2. Important: A short to voltage on the signal circuit of certain components may cause this DTC to set.

  3. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between one of the 5-volt reference circuits and ground.
  4. If less than the specified range, test all of the 5-volt reference circuits for a short to ground. 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 or the signal circuit for each component associated with the appropriate 5-volt reference bus for a short to voltage. If all circuits test normal, replace the ECM.
  5. Connect each component associated with the appropriate 5-volt reference bus, one at a time, while monitoring the voltage. The voltage should not change more than 1 volt.
  6. If the voltage display changes more than the specified range when a component is connected, replace the component.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement
    •  Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement
    •  Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming
    •  Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Replacement
    •  Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Replacement
    •  Throttle Body Assembly Replacement