DTC P0641 or P0651. Chevrolet Captiva Sport 2009

For 1990-2009 cars only

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Diagnostic Instructions

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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	Signal Performance
Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit	P0651, P2122	P2122	P0651, P2123	--
Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 2 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit	P0641, P2127	P2127	P0641, P2128	--
Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit	P0641	P0532	P0641	--
Crankshaft Position Sensor 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit	P0651	P0335	P0651	--
Exhaust Camshaft Position Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit	P0641, P0365	P0365	P0641, P0365	--
Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit	P0641	P0452	P0641	--
Intake Camshaft Position Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit	P0641, P0340	P0340	P0641, P0340	--
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit	P0641, P0107	P0107	P0641, P0107	--
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 1 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit	P0651, P0122	P0122	P0651, P0123	--
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 2 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit	P0651, P0222	P0222	P0651, P0223	--

The engine control module (ECM) has 2 internal 5-volt reference busses called 5-volt reference 1 and 5-volt reference 2. Each reference buss provides 5-volt reference circuits for more than one sensor. A fault condition on one 5-volt reference circuit will affect the other 5-volt reference circuits connected to that reference buss. The ECM monitors the voltage on the 5-volt reference buss.

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

•	The manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor

•	The fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor

•	The air conditioning (A/C) refrigerant pressure sensor

•	The accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor 2

•	The exhaust camshaft position (CMP) sensor

•	The intake CMP sensor

The 5-volt reference 2 buss 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, P0605, P0606, P0607, and P2610 are not set.

•	The ignition is in Unlock, Accessory, Run, or Crank.

•	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 range condition on the 5-volt reference 1 or 2 buss for more than 0.5 second.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC P0641 and P0651 are type A DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

DTC P0641 and P0651 are type A DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

It may be possible to locate the fault by disconnecting one component at a time from the 5-volt reference circuit while viewing the 5-Volt Reference circuit parameter on the scan tool. The scan tool parameter would 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

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

Circuit/System Verification

With the ignition ON and the engine OFF, observe the 5-volt Reference 1 and 2 parameters . The scan tool should display 4.8-5.2 volts for a normally operating system.
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

Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector of all appropriate sensors for the applicable DTC.

Important: A short to voltage on the signal circuit of certain components may cause this DTC to set.

Ignition ON, measure for 4.8-5.2 volts between one of the 5-volt reference circuits and ground.

⇒	If the voltage is less than the specified value, test for a short to ground on all the 5-volt reference circuits. If all circuits test normal, replace the ECM.

⇒	If the voltage is greater than the specified value, test for a short to voltage on all the 5-volt reference circuits. If all circuits test normal, replace the ECM.

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 the voltage display is not within the specified range when a component is connected, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If all circuits test normal, replace the component.

Repair Instructions

•	Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement

•	Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement

•	Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Exhaust

•	Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Intake

•	Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement

•	Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Replacement

•	Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Replacement

•	Throttle Body Assembly Replacement

•	Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming

Repair Verification

With the ignition ON and the engine OFF, observe the 5-Volt Reference 1 and 2 parameters. The scan tool should display 4.8-5.2 volts for a normally operating system.