Diagnostic Instructions

DTC Descriptors

DTC P1181: Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve Solenoid Control Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P1182: Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve Solenoid Control Circuit High Voltage

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit	Short to Ground	Open/High Resistance	Short to Voltage	Signal Performance
Ignition 1 Voltage	P1181	P1181	--	--
IMT Valve Control Circuit	P1181	P1181	P1182	--

Circuit/System Description

An ignition 1 voltage is supplied to the intake manifold tuning (IMT) valve solenoid. The engine control module (ECM) controls the IMT valve solenoid by grounding the control circuit via an internal driver switch. The primary function of the driver is to supply ground for the IMT valve solenoid. The ECM can determine if the control circuit is open, shorted to ground, or shorted to a voltage by monitoring the voltage on the control circuit.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The ECM detects that the commanded state of the driver and the actual state of the control circuit do not match.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTCs P1181 and P1182 are Type A DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCs P1181 and P1182 are Type A DTCs.

Reference Information

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

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition On, command the IMT valve solenoid ON and OFF with a scan tool. You should hear and feel an audible click.
2. If the vehicle passes the Circuit/System Verification Test, then 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 Data List.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector of the IMT valve solenoid.
2. Ignition ON, load test for battery voltage between the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the IMT valve solenoid and ground.

⇒	If less than B+, repair the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the IMT valve solenoid for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. Replace the fuse, if necessary.

3. With the ignition OFF, connect a test lamp between the control circuit and the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the IMT valve solenoid.
4. With the ignition ON, use a scan tool to command the IMT valve solenoid ON and OFF. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF with the command.

⇒	If the test lamp remains ON all the time, test for a short to ground on the control circuit. If circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

⇒	If the test lamp remains OFF all the time, test for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance on the control circuit. If circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

5. If all circuits/connections test normal, replace the IMT valve solenoid.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.