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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 Descriptors

DTC P0641: 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit

DTC P0651: 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit

P0651

P0532

P0651

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AIR Pressure Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit

P0641

P2432

P0641

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Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit

P0641

P0452

P0641

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Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit

P0641

P0107

P0641

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Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit

P0641

P0404, P0405

P0406

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Circuit/System Description

The control module has 2 internal 5-volt reference busses called 5-volt reference 1 and 5-volt reference 2. Each reference bus provides 5-volt reference circuits for more than one sensor. Therefore, a fault condition on one 5-volt reference circuit will affect the other 5-volt reference circuits connected to that reference bus. The control module monitors the voltage on the 5-volt reference busses.

The 5-volt reference 1 bus provides 5 volts to the following sensors:

    • The manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor
    • The fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor
    • AIR pressure sensor
    • The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve

The 5-volt reference 2 bus provides 5 volts to the air conditioning (A/C) refrigerant pressure sensor

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • DTCs P0601, P0602, P0603, P0604, P0605, P0606, P0607, P060D, P062F, and P2610 are not set.
    • The ignition is ON.
    • The ignition voltage is more than 9.5 volts.
    • DTCs P0641 and P0651 run continuously when the above conditions are met.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The control module detects a voltage out of tolerance condition on the 5-volt reference 1 or 2 bus for more than 0.5 second.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTCs P0641 and P0651 are Type A DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

DTCs P0641 and P0651 are Type A DTCs.

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

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

P0641

Observe the MAP sensor voltage parameter with a scan tool with the ignition ON and the engine OFF. The scan tool should display 3.6-4.8 volts for a normally operating system.

P0651

With the ignition ON and the engine OFF, observe the A/C Refrigerant Pressure-A/C High Side Pressure parameter with a scan tool. The scan tool should display 0.2-4.9 volt or 9-453 psi for a normally operating system.

Circuit/System Testing

P0641

  1. With the ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the MAP sensor.
  2. With the ignition ON, measure for 4.8-5.2 volts between the MAP sensor 5-volt reference circuit and ground.
  3. Command the EGR valve to 100 percent while monitoring the MAP sensor 5-volt reference circuit with a DMM.
  4. If within 4.8-5.2 volts, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections.
  5. With the ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the EGR valve.
  6. With the ignition ON, measure EGR valve 5-volt reference circuit.
  7. If within 4.8-5.2 volts, replace the EGR valve.
    If over 5.2 volts, check for unexpected voltage at each 5-volt reference circuit or the signal circuit for each component associated with the 5-volt reference.
    If under 4.8 volts, check for a short to ground or low reference circuit at each 5-volt reference circuit.
  8. With the ignition ON, use a scan tool to observe the voltage parameter for each component associated with the 5-volt reference circuit while disconnecting each component one at a time.
  9. If the data parameters change with any component being disconnected, replace the component.
  10. If all circuits tested are normal, replace the control module.

P0651

  1. With the ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the A/C pressure sensor.
  2. With the ignition ON, measure for 4.8-5.2 volts between the A/C pressure sensor 5-volt reference circuit and ground.
  3. If within 4.8-5.2 volts, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections.
    If over 5.2 volts, test all 5-volt references circuits for a short to voltage. If all circuits tested are normal, replace the A/C pressure sensor.
    If under 4.8 volts, turn OFF the ignition and test all 5-volt references circuits for a short to ground or any sensor low reference circuit.
  4. If all circuits tested are normal, replace the control module.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement
    •  Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Replacement
    •  Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Replacement
    •  Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Replacement
    •  Secondary Air Injection Shutoff Valve Replacement
    •  Control Module References for powertrain control module (PCM) replacement, setup, and programming