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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 diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC P0652: 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0653: 5-Volt Reference 2 Circuit High Voltage

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

High Resistance

Open

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

APP Sensor 2 5-Volt Reference

P0652

P2138

P2127

P0653

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Oil Pressure Sensor 5-Volt Reference

P0652, P0522

P0522

P0522

P0653, P0522

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Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor 5-Volt Reference

P0652

P0087, P0192

P0193

P0653

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Circuit/System Description

The engine control module (ECM) supplies 5 volts to components through 5-volt reference circuits. These 5-volt reference circuits are independent of each other outside the ECM, but are bussed together in three reference groups inside the ECM. Therefore, a circuit condition on one sensor 5-volt reference circuit may affect multiple components. The ECM monitors voltage on the 5-volt reference circuits.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The ignition is ON.
    • Diagnostics run continuously.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P0652

    • The ECM detects the 5-volt reference 2 circuit voltage is less than 4.7 volts.
    • The above condition is present for 2 seconds.

P0653

    • The ECM detects the 5-volt reference 2 circuit voltage is more than 5.2 volts.
    • The above condition is present for 2 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.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

    •  Engine Control Module Connector End Views
    •  Engine Controls Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Circuit/System Verification

  1. Engine starts and runs.
  2. Engine running, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. DTCs P0652 or P0653 should not set.
  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. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds or until the ECM powers down.
  2. Disconnect the accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with engine OFF and measure the voltage from the 5-volt reference circuit of the APP sensor 2 to a good ground with a DMM.
  4. If the voltage measures 4.7-5.2 volts, replace the APP sensor .
  5. With the DMM still connected to the 5-volt reference circuit, disconnect all other components connected to the 5-volt reference 2, one at a time.
  6. If voltage changes when one of the above components are disconnected, replace the component. Refer to the appropriate replacement procedure.
  7. Test the 5-volt reference 2 circuits for a short to ground or a short to voltage.
  8. If no problem was found in the 5-volt reference 2 circuit , replace the ECM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming
    •  Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement
    •  Engine Oil Pressure Sensor and/or Switch Replacement
    •  Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Fuel Pressure Sensor Replacement