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Circuit Description

The powertrain control module (PCM) has the ability to put the vehicle in an engine shut-off (ESO) solenoid controlled idle if an engine overspeed condition has been detected.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The engine is operating.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

There are 5 ESO cycles with an RPM drop.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The control module stores the DTC information into memory when the diagnostic runs and fails.
    • The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will not illuminate.
    • The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The control module stores this information in the Failure Records.
    • The driver information center, if equipped, may display a message.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • 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 non-emission related diagnostic.
    • Clear the DTC with a scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

This DTC will not set if an external fuel source is causing an overspeed condition. DTC P1216 will set along with DTC P0219.

Test Description

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. The injection pump is being replaced in this step.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics

1

Important: Before clearing the DTCs, use the scan tool Capture Info function in order to save the Freeze Frame/Failure Records for reference. The control modules data is deleted once the Clear Info function is used.

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls

2

Important: The new injection pump must be timed. Refer to Fuel Injection Pump Timing Adjustment .

Replace the fuel injection pump. Refer to Fuel Injection Pump Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 3

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3

  1. Use a scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Start the engine.
  3. Allow the engine to idle until the normal operating temperature is reached.
  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 4

Go to Step 2

4

Does the scan tool display any additional undiagnosed DTCs?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List

System OK