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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 provide an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC P154D: Intake Air (IA) Heater Temperature Signal Circuit.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

IAH Temperature Signal

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P154D

P154D

IAH Command 2

P154B

P154B

P154B

IAH Voltage Signal

P154B

P154B

P154B

IAH Command  1

P154B

P154B

P0640

IAH Current Signal

P154C

P154C

P154C

IAH Feedback Signal

P154A

P154A

P154A

IAH Battery Positive Voltage

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P154B

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Circuit/System Description

The intake air heater (IAH) is located in the air inlet tube and is used to warm the incoming air to aid in starting the engine and for proper cylinder combustion. The glow plug control module (GPCM) will command the IAH on when the engine coolant temperature is below 40°C (104°F). Power to the IAH is supplied by the battery positive voltage circuit. The IAH is connected to the GPCM by the following circuits. If there is a fault on any of these circuits a DTC will set.

    • The IAH temperature signal circuit
    • The IAH command 1 circuit
    • The IAH command 2 circuit
    • The IAH voltage signal circuit
    • The IAH current signal circuit
    • The IAH feedback signal circuit

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The IAH is commanded ON.
    • The IAH battery voltage is between 6.9-16 volts.
    •  DTC 154D runs continuously when the above conditions are met.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The GPCM detected an open, short to ground or short to battery on the IAH temperature signal circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC P154D is a Type B DTC.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTC P154D is a Type B DTC.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

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

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Observe the following with a scan tool.

  1. The IAH Temp CKT Status parameter should display OK.
  2. The IAH can be commanded ON with a scan tool.
  3. Engine running, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. DTC P154D should not set.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

Circuit/System Testing

Important: You must perform the Circuit/System Verification before proceeding with Circuit/System Testing.

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector of the IAH.
  2. Turn ON the ignition and measure between temperature signal circuit terminal 1 of the connector and a good ground for 2-3 volts.
  3. If greater than the specified range, test the temperature signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the GPCM.
    If less than the specified range, test the temperature signal circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the GPCM.
  4. If the temperature signal circuit tests normal, replace the IAH.

Component Testing

Disconnect the IAH and measure between the temperature signal circuit terminal 1 on the IAH and a good ground for 15,000-18,000 ohms with a DMM.

If the DMM does not measure between 15,000-18,000 ohms, replace the IAH.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Intake Air Heater Replacement
    •  Control Module References for GPCM replacement, setup, and programming