P2228

DTC P2228

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The barometric pressure (BARO) sensor responds to changes in altitude and atmospheric conditions. This gives the engine control module (ECM) an indication of barometric pressure. The ECM uses this information to calculate fuel delivery. The BARO sensor has a 5-Volt reference circuit, a low reference circuit, and a signal circuit. The ECM supplies 5 volts to the BARO sensor on a 5-Volt reference circuit, and provides a ground on a low reference circuit. The BARO sensor provides a voltage signal to the ECM on a signal circuit relative to the atmospheric pressure changes. The ECM monitors the BARO sensor signal for a voltage outside of the normal range. If the ECM detects a BARO sensor signal voltage that is too low, this DTC sets.

DTC DESCRIPTOR
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P2228 Barometric Pressure (BARO) Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
- The engine is operating.
- DTC P2228 runs continuously once the above conditions are met for 2 seconds.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
- The ECM detects that the BARO sensor voltage is less than 0.20 volt and the BARO pressure is less than 50 kPa.
- The condition is met for more than 4 seconds.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
- The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
- The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC
- The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 4 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.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
- Use the J 35616 Connector Test Adapter Kit for any test that requires probing the ECM harness connector or a component harness connector.
- The lower connector of the ECM is connector C1 and the upper connector of the ECM is connector C2. Refer to Engine Controls Component Views.
- For an intermittent condition, refer to Intermittent Conditions. Intermittent Conditions

TEST DESCRIPTION

Step 1 - Step 7:

Step 8 - Step 13:

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
2. This step determines if a condition exists.
4. This step is testing the signal circuit. The signal circuit is pulled up to a voltage, so the scan tool should display a voltage within the specified range. If the voltage is low, this indicates the signal circuit is grounded.
5. The ECM produces a measurable steady-state amperage that provides the 5-Volt reference to the BARO sensor. If the amperage on the 5-Volt reference circuit is less than the specified value, test the 5-Volt reference circuit for an open, a high resistance, or for a short to ground.