DTC P1655 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Solenoid Control Circuit. Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1997

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1997 🢒 Monte Carlo 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.1L 🢒 DTC P1655 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Solenoid Control Circuit

DTC P1655 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Solenoid Control Circuit Oldsmobile Only

Engine Controls Components
Engine Data Sensors-MAF, EVAP Sw, EVAP Valve, EVAP Vent, EGR
OBD II Symbol Description Notice

Circuit Description

Unlike the Quad Driver Modules (QDMs) used in prior model years, ODMs have the capability of diagnosing each output circuit individually. DTC P1655 set indicates an improper voltage level has been detected on the EVAP canister purge solenoid circuit.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

•	Ignition is ON.

•	An improper voltage level has been detected on the EVAP canister purge solenoid driver circuit.

•	Above conditions for at least 20 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:

•	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, disconnect the PCM, turn the ignition ON and observe a voltmeter connected to the EVAP Canister Purge solenoid driver circuit at the PCM harness connector while moving connectors and wiring harnesses related to the EVAP Canister Purge solenoid. A change in voltage will indicate the location of the fault.

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.

Normally, ignition feed voltage present on the output driver circuit with the PCM disconnected and the ignition turned ON.

Checks for a shorted component or a short to B+ on the output driver circuit. Either condition would result in a measured current of over 1.5 amps. Also checks for a component that is going open while being operated, resulting in a measured current of 0 amps.

Checks for a faulty EVAP canister purge solenoid.

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. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming

Step	Action	Value(s)	Yes	No
1	Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic System Check performed?	--	Go to Step 2	Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check
2	Ignition OFF, disconnect the PCM. Ignition ON. Using DVM (J 39200), measure voltage between the EVAP canister purge solenoid driver circuit at the PCM harness connector and ground. Is voltage near the specified value?	B+	Go to Step 3	Go to Step 6
3	DVM to 10 amp scale, install DVM to measure current between the EVAP canister purge solenoid driver circuit and ground. Monitor the current reading on the DVM for at least 2 minutes. Does the current reading remain between the specified values?	0.1 amp - 1.5 amps	Go to Step 11	Go to Step 4
4	Disconnect the EVAP canister purge solenoid (leave the PCM disconnected). Using DVM, measure voltage between the EVAP canister purge solenoid driver circuit and ground. Is voltage at the specified value?	0V	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 5
5	Locate and repair short to voltage in the EVAP canister purge solenoid driver circuit (refer to Engine Electrical). Is action complete?	--	Go to Step 16	--
6	Check the ignition feed fuse for the EVAP canister purge solenoid. Is the fuse blown?	--	Go to Step 7	Go to Step 8
7	Locate and repair short to ground in ignition feed circuit for the EVAP canister purge solenoid. Refer to Fuse Block Details in Electrical Diagnosis. Replace fuse. Is action complete?	--	Go to Step 16	--
8	Disconnect the EVAP canister purge solenoid. Ignition ON, measure voltage between the ignition feed circuit for the EVAP canister purge solenoid and ground. Is voltage near the specified value?	B+	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 13
9	Check the EVAP canister purge solenoid driver circuit for an open or a short to ground. If a problem is found, repair the EVAP canister purge solenoid driver circuit. Was a problem found?	--	Go to Step 16	Go to Step 10
10	Check the EVAP canister purge solenoid driver circuit and the ignition feed circuit for a poor connection at the EVAP canister purge solenoid and at the PCM. If a problem is found, replace faulty terminal(s). Was a problem found?	--	Go to Step 16	Go to Step 14
11	Ignition OFF, reconnect the PCM and disconnect the EVAP canister purge solenoid. Ignition ON, connect a test light between the EVAP canister purge solenoid driver circuit and the ignition feed circuit at the EVAP canister purge solenoid harness connector. Using the scan tool outputs test function, cycle the EVAP canister purge solenoid ON and OFF. Does the test light flash ON and OFF?	--	Go to Diagnostic Aids	Go to Step 12
12	Check the EVAP canister purge solenoid driver circuit for a poor connection at the PCM. If a problem is found, replace faulty terminal. Was a problem found?	--	Go to Step 16	Go to Step 15
13	Locate and repair open in ignition feed circuit to the EVAP canister purge solenoid. Refer to Engine Electrical. Is action complete?	--	Go to Step 16	--
14	Replace the EVAP canister purge solenoid. Is action complete?	--	Go to Step 16	--
15	Replace the PCM. Important: Replacement PCM must be programmed. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming . Is action complete?	--	Go to Step 16	--
16	Ignition ON, engine OFF, 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 P1655. Does scan tool indicate DTC P1655 failed this ignition?	--	Go to Step 2	Repair complete

DTC P1655 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Solenoid Control Circuit Chevrolet Only

Engine Controls Components
MAF Sensor, EVAP Canister Vent Solenoid, EVAP Canister Purge Valve, EGR Valve
OBD II Symbol Description Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice

Circuit Description

Output Driver Modules (ODMs) are used by the PCM to turn on many of the current-driven devices that are needed to control various engine and Transaxle functions. Each ODM is capable of controlling up to 7 separate outputs by applying ground to the device which the PCM is commanding ON. Unlike the Quad Driver Modules (QDMs) used in prior model years, ODMs have the capability of diagnosing each output circuit individually. DTC P1655 set indicates an improper voltage level has been detected on ODM B output 5, which controls the EVAP purge solenoid.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

•	Ignition is ON.

•	An improper voltage level has been detected on ODM B output 5 (the EVAP canister purge solenoid driver circuit).

•	Above conditions for at least 30 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:

•	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.

•

Test Description

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

Normally, ignition feed voltage should be present on the output driver circuit with the PCM disconnected and the ignition turned ON.

Checks for a faulty EVAP purge solenoid.

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.

DTC P1654 -- EVAP Purge Solenoid Control Circuit

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

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

Go to Step 2

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

Turn OFF the ignition switch.
Disconnect the PCM.
Turn ON the ignition switch.
Using a J 39200 Digital Multimeter, measure voltage between the EVAP purge solenoid output driver circuit at the PCM harness connector and ground.

Is voltage near the specified value?

B+

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 6

Set J 39200 digital multimeter to measure 10 amp range.
Measure current between the EVAP purge solenoid output driver circuit and ground.
Monitor the current reading on the digital multimeter for at least 2 minutes.

Does the current reading remain between the specified values?

0.05-1.5 amps

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 4

Turn OFF the ignition switch.
Disconnect the EVAP purge solenoid (leave the PCM disconnected).
Turn ON the ignition switch.
Using J 39200 digital multimeter, measure voltage between the EVAP purge solenoid output driver circuit and ground.

Is voltage at the specified value?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 5

Locate and repair short to voltage in the EVAP purge solenoid output driver circuit. Refer to Wiring Repair in Electrical Diagnosis.

Is action complete?

Go to Step 16

Check the ignition feed fuse for the EVAP purge solenoid.

Is the fuse blown?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

Locate and repair short to ground in ignition feed circuit for the EVAP purge solenoid. Refer to Fuse Block Details in Electrical Diagnosis.
Replace the fuse.

Is action complete?

Go to Step 16

Disconnect the EVAP purge solenoid.
Turn ON the ignition switch.
Measure voltage between the ignition feed circuit for the EVAP purge solenoid and ground.

Is voltage near the specified value?

B+

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 13

Check the EVAP purge solenoid output driver circuit for an open or a short to ground.
If a problem is found, repair the EVAP purge solenoid output driver circuit. Refer to Wiring Repair in Electrical Diagnosis.

Was a problem found?

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 10

Check for the following conditions:

•	The EVAP purge solenoid output driver circuit for a poor connection at the PCM.

•	The EVAP purge solenoid output driver circuit for a poor connection at EVAP purge solenoid.

•	The EVAP purge solenoid ignition feed circuit for a poor connection at the EVAP purge solenoid.

If a problem is found, replace faulty terminal(s) as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repair in Electrical Diagnosis.

Was a problem found?

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 14

Turn OFF the ignition switch.
Reconnect the PCM.
Disconnect the EVAP purge solenoid.
Turn ON the ignition switch.
Connect a test light between the EVAP purge solenoid output driver circuit and the ignition feed circuit at the EVAP purge solenoid harness connector.
Using the scan tool outputs test function, cycle the EVAP purge solenoid output ON and OFF.

Does the test light flash ON and OFF?

Refer to DTC P1655 Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 12

Check the EVAP purge solenoid output driver circuit for a poor connection at the PCM.
If a problem is found, replace faulty terminal. Refer to Wiring Repair in Electrical Diagnosis.

Was a problem found?

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 15

Locate and repair open in ignition feed circuit to the EVAP purge solenoid. Refer to Wiring Repair in Electrical Diagnosis.

Is action complete?

Go to Step 16

Replace the EVAP purge solenoid. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid .

Is action complete?

Go to Step 16

Replace the PCM.

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

Is action complete?

Go to Step 16

Review and record scan tool Fail Records data.
Clear DTCs.
Operate the vehicle within Fail Records conditions as noted.
Using a scan tool, monitor Specific DTC info for DTC P1655 until the DTC P1655 test runs.

Does scan tool indicate DTC P1655 failed this ign?

Go to Step 2

System OK