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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC P0698: 5-Volt Reference 3 Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0699: 5-Volt Reference 3 Circuit High Voltage

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

High Resistance

Open

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

APP Sensor 1 - 5-Volt Reference

P0107, P0698, P2122, P2564

P2138

P2122

P0106, P0699, P2123, P2227, P02565

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MAP Sensor - 5-Volt Reference

P0107, P0698, P2564

P0101

P0107

P0106, P0401, P0699, P003A, P2565

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TC Vane Position Sensor - 5-Volt Reference

P0107, P0698, P2564

P2563

P2564

P0106, P0401, P0699, P2565

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EGR Valve - 5-Volt Reference

P0107, P0698, P2564

P046C

P0405

P0106, P0401, P0699, P2565

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Circuit/System Description

These 5-volt reference circuits are independent of each other outside the engine control module (ECM), but are bussed together inside the ECM. Therefore, a circuit condition on one sensor 5-volt reference circuit may affect the other sensor 5-volt reference circuits. The ECM monitors the voltage on the 5-volt reference circuit.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The ignition is ON.
    • Diagnostics run continuously.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P0698

    • The ECM detects the 5-volt reference 3 circuit voltage is less than 4.7 volts.
    • The above condition is present for 2 seconds.

P0699

    • The ECM detects the 5-volt reference 3 circuit voltage is more than 5.2 volts.
    • The above condition is present for 2 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTCs P0698 and P0699 are Type A DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

DTCs P0698 and P0699 are Type A DTCs.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

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Electrical Information Reference

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

Scan Tool Reference

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    •  Scan Tool Output Controls
    •  Scan Tool Data Definitions

Circuit/System Verification

Engine starts and runs.

Circuit/System Testing

Important: Additional DTCs will set when disconnecting the components.

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector of all appropriate sensors for the applicable DTC.
  2. Important: A short to voltage on the signal circuit of certain components may cause this DTC to set.

  3. Ignition ON, measure for 4.8-5.2 volts between one of the 5-volt reference circuits and ground.
  4. If the voltage is less than the specified range, test for a short to ground on all the 5-volt reference circuits. If all circuits test normal, replace the ECM.
    If the voltage is greater than the specified range, test for a short to voltage on all the 5-volt reference circuits. If all circuits test normal, replace the ECM.
  5. 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.
  6. If the voltage display increases greater than the specified value when a component is connected, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If all circuits test normal, replace the ECM.
    If the voltage display decreases more than the specified value when a component is connected, replace the component.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement
    •  Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Replacement
    •  Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Replacement
    •  Turbocharger Vane Position Sensor Replacement
    •  Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming