The enhanced ignition system uses the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor in order to provide a timing input to the control module. Ignition control (IC) spark timing for each cylinder is based on this input. The control module provides the ignition timing signal to the ignition control module (ICM) to control the ignition coil. Each timing pulse detected by the ICM allows the ICM to energize the ignition coil. A large secondary ignition voltage is induced in the secondary coil by the primary coil. This high voltage is switched to the correct spark plug by the distributor. This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) will set if the powertrain control module (PCM) detects an unusually high or low voltage on the ignition timing signal circuit.
• | The ignition control is enabled. |
• | The engine speed is less than 250 RPM. |
The ignition control voltage is not within the specified range of 0.04-4.9 volts.
• | The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails. |
• | The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records. |
• | 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. |
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
This step determines if the DTC is an intermittent.
This step checks if the IC timing signal from the PCM is available at the ignition control module.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics | ||||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |
Does DTC P0351 set? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Intermittent Conditions | |
Does the voltage measure within the specified value? | 1-4 V | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 6 | |
4 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 10 |
5 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 13 |
6 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 7 |
7 |
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 8 |
8 |
Does the voltage measure more than the specified value? | 1.0 V | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 9 |
9 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the PCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Does you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 15 |
10 | Repair the open in the IC ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 16 | -- |
11 | Repair the short to ground in the IC timing control circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 16 | -- |
12 | Repair the short to voltage in the IC timing control circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 16 | -- |
13 | Repair the open in the ignition 1 circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 16 | -- |
14 | Replace the ICM. Refer to Ignition Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 16 | -- |
15 | Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 16 | -- |
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Does the DTC run and pass? | -- | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 2 |
17 | With a scan tool, observe the stored information, Capture Info. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? | -- | System OK |