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 of the diagnostic category. |
DTC Descriptors
DTC P0641: 5-Volt Reference 1 CircuitDTC P0651: 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit | P0651 | P2122 | P0651 | -- |
Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 2 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit | P0641 | P2127 | P0641 | -- |
Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit | P0641 | P0532 | P0641 | -- |
Crankshaft Position Sensor 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit | P0651 | P0335 | P0651 | -- |
Exhaust Camshaft Position Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit | P0641 | P0365 | P0641 | -- |
Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit | P0641 | P0452 | P0641 | -- |
Intake Camshaft Position Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit | P0641 | P0340 | P0641 | -- |
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit | P0641 | P0107 | P0641 | -- |
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 1 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit | P0651 | P0122 | P0651 | -- |
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 2 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit | P0651 | P0222 | P0651 | -- |
Circuit/System Description
The engine control module (ECM) 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 ECM 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 |
| • | The air conditioning (A/C) refrigerant pressure sensor |
| • | The accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor 2 |
| • | The exhaust camshaft position (CMP) sensor |
| • | The intake CMP sensor |
The 5-volt reference 2 bus provides 5 volts to the following sensors:
| • | The APP sensor 1 |
| • | The throttle position (TP) sensor 1 and 2 |
| • | The crankshaft position (CKP) sensor |
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | DTCs P0601, P0602, P0603, P0604, P0605, P0606, P0607, and P2610 are not set. |
| • | The ignition is in Unlock, Accessory, Run, or Crank. |
| • | The ignition voltage is more than 5.23 volts. |
| • | DTCs P0641 and P0651 run continuously when the above conditions are met. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The ECM 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
DTC P0641 and P0651 are type A DTCs.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
DTC P0641 and P0651 are type A DTCs.
Diagnostic Aids
It may be possible to locate the fault by disconnecting one component at a time from the 5-volt reference circuit while viewing the 5-Volt Reference circuit parameter on the scan tool. The scan tool parameter would change from Fault to OK when the source of the fault is disconnected.
If all 5-volt reference components have been disconnected and a Fault is still indicated, the fault may exist in the wiring harness.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Electrical Information Reference
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Circuit/System Verification
With the ignition ON and the engine OFF, observe the 5-volt Reference 1 and 2 parameters . The scan tool should display 4.8-5.2 volts for a normally operating system.
Circuit/System Testing
Important: Additional DTCs will set when disconnecting the components.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector of all appropriate sensors for the applicable DTC.
- Ignition ON, measure for 4.8-5.2 volts between one of the 5-volt reference circuits and ground.
- 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.
Important: A short to voltage on the signal circuit of certain components may cause this DTC to set.
| ⇒ | If the voltage is less than the specified value, test for a short to ground on all the 5-volt reference circuits. If all circuits test normal, replace the control module. |
| ⇒ | If the voltage is greater than the specified value, test for a short to voltage on all the 5-volt reference circuits. If all circuits test normal, replace the control module. |
| ⇒ | 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 control module. |
| ⇒ | If the voltage display decreases more than the specified value when a component is connected, replace the component. |
Repair Instructions
| • | Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming |
Repair Verification
With the ignition ON and the engine OFF, observe the 5-Volt Reference 1 and 2 parameters. The scan tool should display 4.8-5.2 volts for a normally operating system.
