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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 provide 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

Circuit/System Description

The engine control module (ECM) has several 5-volt reference circuits. The ECM provides the 5-volt reference to various sensors. Each reference circuit provides a 5-volt reference for greater than one sensor. A short to ground or voltage on one of the 5-volt reference circuits will affect all components connected to that 5-volt reference circuit. The ECM monitors the voltage on the 5-volt reference 1 and 5-volt reference 2 circuits.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The ignition is ON.
    • The DTCs run continuously once the above condition is met.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The control module detects a voltage greater than 5.2 volts, or less than 4.8 volts, on either 5-volt reference circuit for greater than 1 second.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTCs P0652 and P0653 are Type C DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCs P0652 and P0653 are Type C DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

The 5-volt reference 2 circuit provides 5 volts to the following sensors:

    • The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve
    • The manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor

If a shared 5-volt reference circuit is shorted to ground or shorted to a voltage, other 5-volt reference circuits may be affected.

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

Scan Tool Reference

    •  Scan Tool Data List
    •  Scan Tool Data Definitions
    •  Scan Tool Output Controls

Circuit/System Verification

  1. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool DTC information parameter. DTCs P0642, P0643, P0652, and P0653 should not set.
  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

    Important: Additional DTCs will set when disconnecting the components.

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at all the appropriate sensors for the applicable DTC. Refer to Diagnostic Aids.
  2. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between all of the 5-volt reference circuits and ground.
  3. If less than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuits for a short to ground. If all circuits test normal, replace the ECM.
    If greater than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuits for a short to voltage. If all circuits test normal, replace the ECM.

    Important: A short to voltage on the signal circuit of certain components may cause this DTC to set.

  4. Connect each component associated with the 5-volt reference circuit one at a time while observing the voltage. The voltage should not change greater than 0.5 volt.
  5. If less than the specified range when a component is connected, replace the component.
    If greater than the specified range when a component is connected, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If all circuits test normal, replace the ECM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Replacement
    •  Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Replacement
    •  Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming