The engine control module (ECM) has 2 5-volt reference circuits. The ECM provides the 5-volt reference to various sensors. Each reference circuit provides a 5-volt reference for more than one sensor. A short to ground or voltage on one of the 5-volt reference circuits will affect all components connected to that 5-volt reference circuit. The ECM monitors the voltage on the 5-volt reference circuits.

The control module detects a voltage above 5.2 volts, or below 4.8 volts, on either 5-volt reference circuit for more than 1 second.

DTCs P0642 and P0643 are Type A DTCs.

DTCs P0642 and P0643 are Type A DTCs.

Important: An internal ECM 5-volt regulator supplies 5 volts to the 5-volt reference circuits and the fuel level sensor signal circuit. When an external 5-volt reference 1 circuit is shorted, DTC P0462 or P0463 sets even though there is no condition with the fuel level sensor.

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

If a shared 5-volt reference circuit is shorted to ground or shorted to a voltage, other 5-volt reference circuits may be affected.

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Electrical Information Reference

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

1. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool DTC information parameter. DTCs P0642, P0643, P0652, and P0653 should not set.
2. If the vehicle passes the Circuit/System Verification test, then operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that are captured in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records Data List.

Important: Additional DTCs will set when disconnecting the components.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at all the appropriate sensors for the applicable DTC. Refer to Diagnostic Aids.
2. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between all of the 5-volt reference circuits and ground.

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

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

3. Connect each component associated with the 5-volt reference circuit one at a time while observing the voltage. The voltage should not change more than 0.5 volt.

⇒	If less than the specified range when a component is connected, replace the component.

⇒	If greater than the specified range when a component is connected, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If all circuits test normal, replace the ECM.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.