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DTC P0641 or P0651 Set in ECM

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

Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit

P0651

P2122

P0651

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Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 2 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit

P0641

P2127

P0641

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Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit

P0641

P0532

P0641

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Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit

P0641

P0340

P0641

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Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Sensor 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit

P0641

P0522

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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The Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit

P0651

P0335

P0651

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Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 1 and 2 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit

P0651

P0122, P0222

P0651

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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 engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor
    • The camshaft position (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, P060D, P062F and P2610 are not set.
    • The ignition is in Unlock, Accessory, Run, or Crank.
    • The ignition voltage is more than 7.0 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

DTCs P0641 and P0651 are Type A DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

DTCs P0641 and P0651 are Type A DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

    • 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 accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor 2
       - The air injector reaction (AIR) pressure sensor, if equipped
       - The engine oil pressure (EOP) switch
       - The air conditioning (A/C) refrigerant pressure sensor
       - The camshaft position (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
    • It may be possible to locate the fault by disconnecting one component at a time from the affected 5-volt reference circuit while viewing the 5-Volt Reference circuit status parameter on the scan tool. The scan tool parameter will 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

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

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    •  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

  1. Observe the scan tool 5-volt reference 1 circuit status and the 5-volt reference 2 circuit status parameters. Verify the parameters display OK.
  2. Ignition ON, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. DTC P0641 and P0651 should not set on this ignition cycle.
  3. 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

  1. Ignition OFF, open the hood to disable the Auto-Stop function. Refer to Hybrid Modes of Operation Description .
  2. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool hood position parameter displays Open.
  3. If the hood position does not display Open, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle for DTC P254F.

    Important: A short to voltage on the signal circuit of certain components may cause this DTC to set.

  4. Ignition ON, disconnect the harness connector of all appropriate sensors for the applicable DTC. Refer to Diagnostic Aids for the appropriate sensors.
  5. Ignition ON, measure for 4.8-5.2 volts between one of the 5-volt reference circuits and ground.
  6. If less than the specified range, test for a short to ground on all 5-volt reference circuits. If all circuits test normal, replace the ECM.
    If 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.
  7. Connect each component associated with the 5-volt reference circuit, one at a time, while monitoring the voltage. Verify the voltage remains between 4.8-5.2 volts.
  8. If not within the specified range when a component is connected, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate component.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement
    •  Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement
    •  Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement
    •  Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement
    •  Engine Oil Pressure Sensor and/or Switch Replacement
    •  Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Replacement
    •  Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Replacement
    •  Power Brake Booster Vacuum Sensor Replacement
    •  Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement
    •  Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming