DTC P0215 Engine Shutoff (ESO) Solenoid Control Circuit. Chevrolet Chevy G Van 1996

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1996 🢒 Chevy G Van 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 6.5L 🢒 DTC P0215 Engine Shutoff (ESO) Solenoid Control Circuit

Engine Controls Components
Fuel Controls
OBD II Symbol Description Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice

Circuit Description

The injection pump fuel supply line has a solenoid controlled shutoff which is located in the injection pump. When the solenoid is energized (key in the run position), the valve is open and the fuel is supplied to the injection pump. By providing a ground path, the PCM energizes the solenoid. This is a type D DTC.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

•	The PCM requested ESO ON.

•	The control circuit voltage at the PCM is greater than 8 volts.

•	The conditions met for 2 seconds.

•	The PCM requested the ESO OFF.

•	The control circuit voltage at the PCM is less than 8 volts.

•	The conditions met for 2 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

P0215 will not turn ON the MIL.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

•	A History DTC will clear after forty consecutive warm-up cycles during which the diagnostic does not fail (coolant temperature has risen 5°C (40°F) from the start up coolant temperature and the engine coolant temperature exceeds 71°C (160°F) of that same ignition cycle).

•	Use of a Scan tool will clear the DTC.

Diagnostic Aids

An open in the control circuit or the ignition feed circuit will cause a P0215. Also a no start condition will exist. The Scan Tool has the ability to turn the engine shutoff solenoid ON and OFF. This can be used as a quick operational check.

Test Description

The number(s) below refer to the Step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.

This Step will check the control circuit for an open.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

Important: Before clearing the DTC(s), use the scan tool in order to record the Freeze Frame and the failure records for reference, as the data will be lost when the Clear Info function is used.

Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed?

Go to Step 2

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

Turn the ignition OFF.
Disconnect the ESO harness electrical connector.
Turn the ignition ON with the engine OFF.
With a test light connected to the chassis ground, probe the ESO ignition feed circuit at the engine harness connector.

Is the test light ON?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 5

Turn the ignition OFF
With a test light, jumper the ESO engine harness terminals together.
Turn the ignition ON with the engine OFF.

Is the test light ON?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

Check the ESO and the PCM harness for a poor connection and replace the terminals if necessary.

Did the terminal require replacement?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

Check the ESO ignition feed circuit for:

•	An open wire

•	An open fuse.

If the ESO ignition feed circuit was malfunctioning, repair it as necessary.

Was a repair performed?

Go to Step 9

Check the ESO control circuit for the following conditions:

•	An open wire

•	A poor connection at PCM

If the ESO control circuit was malfunctioning, repair as necessary.

Was a repair performed?

Go to Step 09

Go to Step 8

Replace the injection pump. Refer to Fuel Injection Pump Replacement .

Important: If the injection pump is malfunctioning, the new injection pump must be timed. Refer to Checking/Adjust Injection Timing .

Is the action complete?

Go to Step 9

Replace the PCM.

Important: If the PCM is malfunctioning, the new PCM must be programmed. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming .

Is the action complete?

Go to Step 9

Use the Scan Tool in order to select DTC, Clear Info.
Start the engine.
Allow the engine to idle at the normal operating temperature.
Select DTC, Specific, then enter the DTC number which was set.
Operate the vehicle within the conditions for setting this DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the Scan Tool indicate that this diagnostic Ran and Passed?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 2

Use the Scan Tool in order to select Capture Info, Review Info.

Are there any DTCs displayed that have not been diagnosed?

Go to the Applicable DTC Table

System OK