DTC P1635 5 Volt Reference Circuit. Chevrolet Malibu 1999

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.1L 🢒 DTC P1635 5 Volt Reference Circuit

Refer to

Cell 21: Engine Data Sensors

Engine Controls Component Views
Information Sensors/Switches Description
Cell 21: EVAP and EGR Controls
Cell 21: Fuel Injectors
OBD II Symbol Description Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice
schematic.

Circuit Description

The PCM uses the 5 Volt Reference A circuit as a sensor feed to the following sensors:

•	The TP sensor.

•	The MAP sensor.

•	The EGR Valve Pintle Position sensor.

•	The Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor.

The PCM monitors the voltage on the 5 Volt Reference A circuit. If the voltage is out of tolerance, the PCM will set DTC P1635.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is on.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

•	The PCM detects a voltage out of tolerance condition on the 5 Volt Reference A circuit.

•	Above condition for longer than 10 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

•	The PCM will illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the second consecutive trip in which the diagnostic test has been run and failed.

•	The PCM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Freeze Frame and Failure Records data.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

•	The PCM will turn OFF the MIL during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic has been run and passed.

•	The History DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction.

•	The DTC can be cleared by using the scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

Check for the following conditions:

Important: Be sure to inspect PCM and engine grounds for being secure and clean.

•	Poor connection at PCM. Inspect harness connectors for backed out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and poor terminal to wire connection.

•	Damaged harness. Inspect the wiring harness for damage. If the harness appears to be OK, observe the MAP display on the scan tool with the ignition on, engine off while moving connectors and wiring harnesses related to the following sensors:

•	The MAP sensor.

•	The EGR valve.

•	TP sensor.

A change in the MAP display will indicate the location of the fault.

Refer to Testing for Continuity , Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis , Repairing Connector Terminals and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Reviewing the Fail Records vehicle mileage since the diagnostic test last failed may help determine how often the condition that caused the DTC to be set occurs. This may assist in diagnosing the condition.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the Diagnostic Table:

The 5 volt reference A circuits are internally connected inside the PCM, so a short or ground on one circuit may have an effect on all of the 5 Volt Reference A circuits.

A faulty EGR Valve can leak a small amount of current from the ignition feed circuit to the 5 Volt Reference A circuit. If the problem does not exist with the EGR valve disconnected, replace the EGR valve.

This vehicle is equipped with a PCM which utilizes an Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM). When the PCM is being replaced, the new PCM must be programmed.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

Was the Powertrain OBD System Check performed?

Go to Step 2

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

Visually/physically check the PCM and engine grounds. Ensure that the grounds are clean and secure.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Was a problem found?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 3

Select DTC info, Last Test Fail and note any other DTCs set.

Is DTC, P0107, P0108, P0122, P0123, P0405, P1106, P1107, P1121, P1122, and/or P1404 also set?

Go to other DTC first

Go to Step 4

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM.
Turn the ignition on.
Using J 39200 DMM measure voltage between the 5 Volt Reference A circuit and the PCM ground circuit at the PCM harness connector.

Is voltage greater than the specified value indicated?

5.0V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 9

Monitor J 39200 DMM connected between the 5 Volt Reference A circuit and the PCM ground circuit while disconnecting the EGR valve.

Is the voltage greater than the specified value still indicated with the EGR valve disconnected?

5.0V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

Monitor J 39200 DMM connected between the 5 Volt Reference A circuit and the PCM ground circuit while disconnecting the following sensors one at a time:

•

TP sensor

•	MAP sensor

•

EGR Valve

If voltage changes when one of the above components is disconnected, locate and repair short to voltage in the affected sensor signal circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Was a problem found?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 7

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM.
Turn the ignition on.
Test the 5 Volt Reference A circuit for a short to voltage.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Was a problem found?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

Replace the EGR valve. Refer to EGR Valve Replacement .

Is the action complete?

Go to Step 12

Is voltage less than the specified value indicated?

4.5V

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM.
Test the 5 Volt Reference A circuit for a short to ground.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs . in Wiring Systems.

Was a problem found?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

Important: : Replacement PCM must be programmed. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming .

Replace the PCM.

Is the action complete?

Go to Step 12

Review and record scan tool Fail Records data.

Clear DTCs.

Operate vehicle within Fail Records conditions as noted.
Using a scan tool, monitor Specific DTC info for DTC P1635 until the DTC P1635 test runs.

Note test result, does scan tool indicate DTC P1635 failed this ignition?

Go to Step 2

System OK