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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 provide 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

Signal Performance

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

P0107, P2228, P0452, P0522, P0532, P0641

P2127

P0641

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

P0557, P0651

P2122

P0651

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

P0107, P0452, P0522, P0533, P0641, P2228

P0532

P0069, P0641, P2229

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

P0107, P0452, P0522, P0533, P0641, P2228

P0452

P0069, P0641, P2229

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

P0107, P0452, P0522, P0532, P0641, P2228

P0107

P0069, P0522, P0533, P0641, P2229

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

P0335, P0557, P0651

P0123, P0222

P0651

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

P0557, P0651

P0335

P0651, P2135

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

P0069, P0107, P0452, P0522, P0533, P0641, P2228

P0340

P0069, P0522, P0533, P0641, P2229

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Barometric Pressure (BARO) Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit

P0107, P0452, P0522, P0532, P0641, P2228

P0069, P2228

P0069, P0533, P0641, P2229

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Engine Oil Pressure Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit

P0107, P0452, P0522, P0533, P0641, P2228

P0522

P0069, P0641, P2229

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Brake Booster Vacuum Sensor 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit

P0557, P0651, P2135

P0557

P0558, P0651, P2135

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Circuit/System Description

The engine control module (ECM) has a 5-volt reference buss for each 5-volt reference circuit. The circuits are called 5-volt reference 1 and 5-volt reference 2. Each buss provides a 5-volt reference 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 circuits.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • DTCs P0601, P0602, P0603, P0604, P0605, P0606, P0607, P060D, P062F and P2610 are not set.
    • The ignition is ON.
    • The ignition voltage is greater than 5.23 volts.
    • The DTCs 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 greater than 0.5 second.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTCs P0641 and P0651 are Type A DTCs

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCs P0641 and P0651 are Type A DTCs

Diagnostic Aids

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 accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor 2
    • The air conditioning (A/C) refrigerant pressure sensor
    • The camshaft position (CMP) sensor
    • The barometric pressure (BARO) sensor
    • The engine oil pressure sensor

The 5-volt reference 2 buss provides 5 volts to the following sensors:

    • The APP sensor 1
    • The crankshaft position (CKP) sensor
    • The throttle position (TP) sensor 1 and 2
    • The brake booster vacuum sensor

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

  1. Observe the scan tool 5-volt reference 1 circuit status and the 5-volt reference 2 circuit status parameters. Verify the parameters display OK.
  2. Ignition ON, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. DTCs P0641 and P0651 should not set on this ignition cycle.
  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: A short to voltage on the signal circuit of certain components may cause this DTC to set.

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector of all appropriate sensors for the applicable DTC. Refer to Diagnostic Aids for the appropriate sensors.
  2. Ignition ON, measure for 4.8-5.2 volts between one of the 5-volt reference circuits and ground.
  3. If less than the specified range, test for a short to ground on all the 5-volt reference circuits. If all circuits test normal, replace the ECM.
    If greater than the specified range, test for a short to voltage on all the 5-volt reference circuits. If all circuits test normal, replace the ECM.
  4. 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.
  5. If not within the specified range when a component is connected, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate 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
    •  Barometric Pressure Sensor Replacement
    •  Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement
    •  Engine Oil Pressure Sensor and/or Switch Replacement
    •  Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Replacement
    •  Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Replacement
    •  Power Brake Booster Vacuum Sensor Replacement
    •  Throttle Body Assembly Replacement
    •  Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming