The engine control module (ECM) identifies engine misfire by detecting variations in crankshaft speed. Crankshaft speed variations can also occur when a vehicle is operating over a rough road. The ECM receives a rough road signal by a gravity sensing rough road sensor or an electronic brake control module (EBCM), if equipped with the antilock brake system (ABS). The ABS can detect if the vehicle is on the rough surface based on wheel acceleration/deceleration data supplied by each wheel speed sensor. This information is sent to the ECM by the EBCM through a serial data line. The rough road sensor is a vertical low G-acceleration sensor. By sensing vertical acceleration caused by rough road conditions, the ECM determines if the changes in crankshaft speed are due to engine misfire or are driveline induced. The rough road sensor consist of the following circuits:

The ECM does not detect a rough road signal for greater than 9 seconds.

DTC P0317 is a Type C DTC.

DTC P0317 is a Type C DTC.

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Electrical Information Reference

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

1. Ignition ON, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. Verify DTCs P0641 or P0651 are not set.

⇒	If either DTC is set, refer to DTC P0641 or P0651 .

2. Start the engine. Observe the DTC information with a scan tool. DTC P0317 should not set.
3. If the vehicle passes the Circuit/System Verification test, operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that are captured in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records List.

1. If the vehicle is equipped with ABS, test the circuit between the EBCM and the ECM for an open/high resistance.

⇒	If the circuit/connections test normal, refer to Symptoms - Antilock Brake System .

2. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector of the rough road sensor.
3. Ignition ON, test for less than 0.2 volt between the low reference circuit and ground.

⇒	If greater than the specified value, test the low reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

4. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 ohms of resistance between the low reference circuit and ground.

⇒	If greater than the specified value, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

Important: The 5-volt reference circuits are internally and externally connected at the ECM. Other component DTCs may be set. If other DTCs are set, review the electrical schematic and diagnose the applicable circuits and components.

5. Ignition ON, load test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the 5-volt reference circuit and ground.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

⇒	If less than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

6. Ignition ON, verify that the scan tool rough road sensor voltage parameter is less than 0.1 volt.

⇒	If greater than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

7. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit and the 5-volt reference circuit. Verify that the rough road sensor parameter is greater than 4.8 volts.

⇒	If less than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

8. If all circuits/connections test normal, replace the rough road sensor.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.