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DTC Descriptors

DTC P0641: 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit

DTC P0651: 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information

Important: Always perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit

P0651

P0532

P0651

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

P0641

P0452

P0641

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

P0641

P0107

P0641

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Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit

P0405, P0406

P0404, P0405

P0406

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Circuit/System Description

The control module has 2 internal 5-volt reference busses called 5-volt reference 1 and 5-volt reference 2. Each reference bus provides 5-volt reference circuits for more than one sensor. Therefore, a fault condition on one 5-volt reference circuit will affect the other 5-volt reference circuits connected to that reference bus. The control module monitors the voltage on the 5-volt reference busses.

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

    • The manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor
    • The fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor
    • The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve

The 5-volt reference 2 bus provides 5 volts to the air conditioning (A/C) refrigerant pressure sensor.

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 more than 9.5 volts.
    • DTCs P0641 and P0651 run continuously when the above conditions are met.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The control module detects a voltage out of tolerance condition on the 5-volt reference 1 or 2 bus for more than 0.5 second.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when the diagnostic runs and fails.
    • The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The control module stores this information in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

    • The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
    • A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
    • A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
    • Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

    •  Powertrain Control Module Connector End Views
    •  Engine Controls Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Scan Tool Data List

Circuit/System Verification

P0641

Observe the MAP sensor voltage parameter with a scan tool with the ignition ON and the engine OFF. The scan tool should display 3.6-4.8 volts for a normally operating system.

P0651

With the ignition ON and the engine OFF, observe the A/C Refrigerant Pressure-A/C High Side Pressure parameter with a scan tool. The scan tool should display 0.2-4.9 volt or 9-453 psi for a normally operating system.

Circuit/System Testing

Important: 

   • Additional DTCs will set when disconnecting the components.
   • 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.
  2. Ignition ON, measure for 4.8-5.2 volts between one of the 5-volt reference circuits and ground.
  3. 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 control module.
    If the voltage is greater than the specified value, test for a short to voltage on all the 5-volt reference circuits, or the signal circuit, for each component associated with the appropriate 5-volt reference circuit. If all circuits test normal, replace the control module.
  4. Connect each component associated with the 5-volt reference circuit, one at a time, while monitoring the voltage. The voltage should not change more than 1 volt.
  5. If the voltage display changes more than the specified value when a component is connected, replace the component.

Repair Instructions

Important: Always perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Replacement
    •  Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement
    •  Control Module References for engine control module (ECM) replacement, setup, and programming
    •  Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Replacement
    •  Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Replacement