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4.THROTTLE BODY AND THROTTLE LINKAGE
Inspect the throttle body plate for carbon build up or other restrictions.
Inspect the throttle linkage for binding and smooth operation.
Ensure the throttle plate is resting on the stop at idle.
Remove IAC, inspect the pintle and its seating surface inside the throttlebody.
Were any problems found?
Ye s>>
Clean and/or replace the throttle body as needed.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 5
5.IAC DRIVER CIRCUITS OPEN
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect IAC Motor harness connector.
Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.
Measure the resistance of each of the IAC Driver circuit from the IAC
Motor harness connector to the PCM harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Ye s>>
Go To 6
No>>
Repair the open in the appropriate IAC Driver circuit.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
6.PCM
NOTE: Before continuing, check the PCM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal
push out. Repair as necessary.
Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wire harness and connectors. Pay particular attention to all Power and
Ground circuits.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
Repair
Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module per Service Information.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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P1296-NO 5-VOLTS TO MAP SENSOR
For a complete wiring diagramRefer to Section 8W.
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When Monitored:
During power-down and battery voltage greater than 10.4 volts.
Set Condition:
The MAP sensor signal voltage goes below 2.35 volts with the key off for 5 seconds.
Possible Causes
MAP SENSOR VOLTS BELOW 2.3 VOLTS
MAP SENSOR
(F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
SHORTED SENSOR
(F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN
PCM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
1.MAP SENSOR VOLTS BELOW 2.3 VOLTS
NOTE: If the P0107 - MAP Sensor Voltage Too Low is also set, diagnose it firstbefore continuing with P1296
- No 5-volts To MAP Sensor.
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, read DTCs and record the related Freeze Frame data.
With the scan tool in Sensors, read the MAP Sensor voltage.
Is the voltage below 2.35 volts?
Ye s>>
Go To 2
No>>
Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITIONSymptom (Diagnostic Procedure).
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
2.(F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the MAP Sensor harness connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Measure the voltage on the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit at the MAP
Sensor harness connector.
Is the voltage above 4.5 volts?
Ye s>>
Go To 3
No>>
Go To 4
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3.MAP SENSOR
With the scan tool in Sensors, read the MAP Sensor voltage with the Sensor harness connector disconnected.
Is the voltage above 4.5 volts?
Ye s>>
Replace the MAP Sensor.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 7
4.SHORTED SENSOR
Measure the voltage on the (K7) 5-volt Supply circuit in the MAP Sen-
sor harness connector while disconnecting the remaining Sensors that
share the (K7) 5-volt Supply circuit.
Does the voltage return to approximately 5.0 volts with any
Sensor disconnected?
Ye s>>
Replace the Sensor that pulled the (K7) 5-volt Supply circuit
low.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 5
5.(F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.
Measure the resistance of the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit from the MAP
Sensor harness connector to the PCM harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Ye s>>
Go To 6
No>>
Repair the excessive resistance in the (F855) 5-volt Supply
circuit.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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6.(F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
Measure the resistance between ground and the (F855) 5-volt Supply
circuit in the MAP Sensor harness connector.
Istheresistancebelow100ohms?
Ye s>>
Repair the short to ground in the (F855) 5-volt Supply cir-
cuit.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 7
7.PCM
NOTE: Before continuing, check the PCM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal
push out. Repair as necessary.
Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wire harness and connectors. Pay particular attention to all Power and
Ground circuits.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
Repair
Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module per Service Information.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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P1297-NO CHANGE IN MAP FROM START TO RUN
For a complete wiring diagramRefer to Section 8W.
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When Monitored:
With engine RPM +/- 64 of target idle and the throttle blade at closed throttle.
Set Condition:
Too small of a difference is seen between barometric pressure with ignition on (engine running) and manifold
vacuum for 8.80 seconds.
Possible Causes
GOOD TRIP EQUAL TO ZERO
MAP SENSOR VACUUM PORT
MAP SENSOR VOLTAGE BELOW 3.19 VOLTS
(F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN
(F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
MAP SENSOR
(K1) MAP SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
(K1) MAP SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO (K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
PCM
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
1.GOOD TRIP EQUAL TO ZERO
NOTE: If a MAP high or Low DTC set along with P1297, diagnose the High or Low DTC first before con-
tinuing.
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, read DTCs and record the related Freeze Frame data.
Is the Good Trip Counter displayed and equal to zero?
Ye s>>
Go To 2
No>>
Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITIONSymptom (Diagnostic Procedure).
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
2.MAP SENSOR VACUUM PORT
Turn the ignition off.
Remove the MAP Sensor.
Inspect the vacuum port, check for restrictions or any foreign materials.
Were any restriction found?
Ye s>>
Repair as necessary.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 3
3.MAP SENSOR VOLTAGE BELOW 3.19 VOLTS
Install the MAP Sensor.
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, read the MAP Sensor voltage.
Is the voltage below 3.19 volts?
Ye s>>
Go To 4
No>>
Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITIONSymptom (Diagnostic Procedure).
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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4.(F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the MAP Sensor harness connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
Measure the voltage on the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit at the MAP
Sensor harness connector.
Is the voltage between 4.5 to 5.2 volts?
Ye s>>
Go To 5
No>>
Go To 8
5.MAP SENSOR
With the scan tool, monitor the MAP Sensor voltage with Sensor harness connector disconnected.
Is the voltage above 1.2 volts?
Ye s>>
Replace the MAP Sensor.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 6
6.(K1) MAP SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.
Measure the resistance between ground and the (K1) MAP Sensor Sig-
nal circuit at the MAP Sensor harness connector.
Istheresistancebelow100ohms?
Ye s>>
Repair the short to ground in the (K1) MAP Sensor Signal
circuit.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 7