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Circuit Description
    • The engine control module (ECM) provides 5-volts to the following sensors:
       - The accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor 1
       - The APP sensor 3
       - The fuel rail pressure (FRP) sensor
       - The engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor
    • These 5-volt reference circuits are independent of each other outside the ECM, but are bussed together inside the ECM. Therefore, a circuit condition on one sensor 5-volt reference circuit may affect the other sensor 5-volt reference circuits. The ECM monitors the voltage on the 5-volt reference circuit. If the ECM detects that the voltage is out of tolerance, DTC P0641 sets.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The engine is running.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • The ECM detects a voltage out of tolerance condition on the 5-volt reference A circuit.
    • The above condition is present for longer than 10 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when the diagnostic runs and fails.
    • The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The control module stores this information in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
    • The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
    • A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
    • A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
    • Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

Test Description

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. A short to the transmission control module (TCM) MIL request may not show up on the scan tool as skewed sensor readings. The TCM momentarily grounds the circuit as a test, and the test is just long enough to set this DTC.

DTC P0641

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Engine Control Module Connector End Views or Engine Controls Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List

2
  1. Observe the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data for this DTC.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. 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.

Does the DTC fail this ignition?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Intermittent Conditions

3
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Using a DMM, measure the voltage between the 5-volt reference circuit of the APP sensor 1 and the APP sensor 3 and a good ground.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

4.8 - 5.2 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Does the voltage measure more than the specified value?

5.2 V

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

5
  1. Reconnect the APP sensor.
  2. Disconnect the fuel rail pressure (FRP) sensor.
  3. Using a DMM, measure the voltage between the FRP sensor 5-volt reference circuit and a good ground.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

4.8 - 5.2 V

Go to Intermittent Conditions

Go to Step 9

6
  1. Monitor DMM while disconnecting the FRP sensor.
  2. If voltage changes when the sensors is disconnected, replace FRP sensor. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Fuel Pressure Sensor Replacement .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

7
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the ECM.
  3. Test the 5-volt reference circuit for the following conditions. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
    4. • A short to ground
    • A short to any low reference circuit
    • A short to the fuel pressure regulator control circuit
    • A short to the TCM MIL request circuit
    • A short to the ignition 1 relay control circuit

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

8

Test the 5 volt reference circuits for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

9

Replace the APP sensor. Refer to Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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10

Replace the ECM. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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11
  1. Use a scan tool to clear the DTCs.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC run and pass?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 2

12

With a scan tool, observe the stored information, Capture Info.

Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed?

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Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List

System OK