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Object Number: 195143  Size: MF
Engine Controls Components
Cell 22: PWR, GND and DLC
OBD II Symbol Description Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice

Circuit Description

A dash light is illuminated by the powertrain control module (PCM) if the diagnostic has detected certain errors related to the Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor. When the PCM is commanding the service throttle soon lamp ON, the voltage potential of the circuit will be low (near 0 volts). When the PCM is commanding the service throttle soon lamp OFF, the voltage potential of the circuit will be high (near the battery volts). The primary function of the PCM in this circuit is to supply the ground for the service throttle soon lamp.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition switch is in the ON position.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The service throttle soon lamp is requested ON.
    • The voltage on the service throttle soon control circuit is high (near the battery volts).

or

    • The service throttle soon lamp is requested OFF.
    • The voltage on the service throttle soon control circuit is low (near 0 volts).

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The PCM will not illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
    • The PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information is stored in the Failure Records.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

    • The PCM will turn the MIL off after 3 consecutive trips without a fault condition.
    • A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if this or any other emission related diagnostic does not report any failures.
    • The scan tool Clear Info function was used.

Diagnostic Aids

A malfunctioning bulb or the control circuit is shorted to ground will cause a P1654 to set.

Test Description

The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.

  1. Be sure that both the ON and the OFF states are commanded. Repeat the commands as many times as necessary.

  2. If no trouble is found in the control circuit or the connections at the PCM, the PCM may be malfunctioning, however, this is an extremely unlikely failure.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Important: Before clearing the DTCs, use the scan tool Capture Info function to save the Freeze Frame and the Failure records for reference. The control module's data is deleted once the Clear Info function is used.

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

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

2

  1. Turn the ignition ON with the engine OFF.
  2. Use a scan tool in order to command the lamp ON and OFF.

Does the lamp turn ON and OFF with each command?

--

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

The DTC is intermittent. If no additional DTCs are stored, refer to Diagnostic Aids. If additional DTCs are stored, refer to those table(s).

Are there any additional DTCs stored?

--

Go to the applicable DTC table

Go to Diagnostic Aids

4

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the PCM connector containing the lamp control circuit.
  3. Turn the ignition ON with the engine OFF.

Is the lamp OFF?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

5

With a fused jumper wire connected to ground, probe the lamp control circuit in the PCM harness connector.

Is the lamp ON?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

6

  1. Check for poor connections at the PCM.
  2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Did you perform a repair?

--

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

7

The Service Throttle Soon lamp control circuit is shorted to ground. Repair as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Step 10

--

8

  1. Check the Service Throttle Soon circuit for the following:
  2. • An open ignition feed to the bulb
    • A malfunctioning bulb.
    • The control circuit open or shorted to B+.
  3. Repair the problem as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Did you perform a repair?

--

Go to Step 10

--

9

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

Replace the PCM.

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Step 10

--

10

  1. Using the scan tool, clear the DTCs.
  2. Start engine.
  3. Allow the engine to idle until the engine reaches the normal operating temperature.
  4. Select DTC and the Specific DTC function.
  5. Enter the DTC number that was set.
  6. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Setting this DTC until the scan tool indicates the diagnostic Ran.

Does the scan tool indicate the diagnostic Passed?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 2

11

Does the scan tool display any additional undiagnosed DTCs?

--

Go to the applicable DTC Table

System OK