P1218

Diagnostic Chart:

Wiring Chart:

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

The PCM uses a calibrated resistor which is mounted internally in the injection pump in order to determine the fuel rates. The resistor value is stored in the PCM memory. If the PCM memory has been disturbed or the PCM has been replaced, the PCM will relearn the resistor value on the next ignition cycle.


CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC

^ The PCM currently does not have a valid resistor valve.

^ The PCM is unable to read a resistor value.


ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS

^ The PCM illuminates the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive drive trip the diagnostic runs and fails.

^ The PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic tails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the Failure Records store this information. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive drive trip, the Freeze Frame records the operating conditions at the time of failure and updates the Failure Records.


CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC

^ The PCM will turn the MIL off after three consecutive trips without a fault condition.

^ A History DTC will clear after forty consecutive warm-up cycles during which the diagnostic does not fail (the coolant temperature has risen 5°C (40°F) from the start up coolant temperature and the engine coolant temperature exceeds 71°C (160°F) during that same ignition cycle).

^ Use of a Scan Tool will clear the DTC codes.


DIAGNOSTIC AIDS

Check the connection at fuel injector driver. Clear the DTC, and the cycle ignition. If the DTC clears, treat the condition as an intermittent.

TEST DESCRIPTION

The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.

3. This step will determine if there is a problem with the connection at the fuel solenoid driver or a malfunctioning injection pump.