Circuit Description
The PCM uses the 5 Volt Reference A circuit as a sensor feed to the following sensors:
| • | The TP sensor. |
| • | The MAP sensor. |
| • | The EGR Valve Pintle Position sensor. |
| • | The Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor. |
The PCM monitors the voltage on the 5 Volt Reference A circuit. If the voltage is out of tolerance, the PCM will set DTC P1635.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The PCM detects a voltage out of tolerance condition on the 5 Volt Reference A circuit. |
| • | Above condition for longer than 10 seconds. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The PCM will illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the second consecutive trip in which the diagnostic test has been run and failed. |
| • | The PCM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Freeze Frame/Failure Records data. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The PCM will turn OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic has run and passed. |
| • | The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction. |
| • | The DTC can be cleared by using a scan tool. |
Diagnostic Aids
Check for the following conditions:
| • | Poor connection at PCM. Inspect harness connectors for backed out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and poor terminal to wire connection. |
| • | Damaged harness. Inspect the wiring harness for damage. If the harness appears to be OK, observe the MAP display on the scan tool with the ignition ON, engine OFF while moving connectors and wiring harnesses related to the following sensors: |
| • | The MAP sensor. |
| • | The EGR valve. |
| • | The TP sensor. |
| • | The Fuel Tank Pressure sensor. |
A change in the MAP display will indicate the location of the fault.
Reviewing the Fail Records vehicle mileage since the diagnostic test last failed may help determine how often the condition that caused the DTC to be set occurs. This may assist in diagnosing the condition.
Important: Be sure to inspect PCM and engine grounds for being secure and clean.
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the Diagnostic Table:
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The 5 volt reference A circuits are internally connected inside the PCM, so a short or ground on one circuit may have an effect on all of the 5 volt A circuits.
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A faulty EGR Valve can leak a small amount of current from the ignition feed circuit to the 5 Volt Reference A circuit. If the problem does not exist with the EGR valve disconnected, replace the EGR valve.
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This vehicle is equipped with a PCM which utilizes an Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM). When the PCM is being replaced, the new PCM must be programmed.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||||
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1 | Was the Powertrain ON Board Diagnostic system check performed? | -- | ||||||||
2 |
Was a problem found? | -- | ||||||||
3 | Select DTC info, Last Test Fail and note any other DTCs set. Is DTC P0107, P0108, P0122, P0123, P1106, P1107, P1121, P1122, and/or P1406 also set? | -- | Go to other DTC | |||||||
Is voltage greater than the specified value indicated? | 5.0.V | |||||||||
Monitor DMM connected between the 5 volt reference A circuit and the PCM ground circuit while disconnecting the EGR valve. Is voltage greater than the specified value still indicated with the EGR valve disconnected? | 5.0V | |||||||||
6 |
Was a problem found? | -- | ||||||||
7 |
Was a problem found? | -- | ||||||||
8 | Replace the EGR valve. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Replacement . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |||||||
9 | Is voltage less than the specified value indicated? | 4.5V | ||||||||
10 |
Was a problem found? | -- | ||||||||
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Important: The replacement PCM must be programmed Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming . Replace PCM. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | ||||||||
12 |
Does scan tool indicate DTC P1635 failed this ignition? | -- | System OK |
