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DTC P0641

DTC P0641  : Sensor Reference Voltage A Malfunction

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information .
DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC
P0641 Sensor Reference Voltage A Malfunction    

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -5. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC
    P0641 Sensor Reference Voltage A Malfunction    

    DTC (PGM-FI)

    Is DTC P0641 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the PCM and these parts. If the on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the on-board snapshot .

    • CKP sensor
    • MAP sensor
    • Throttle body
    • APP sensor
  2. Determine possible failure area (VCC lines, others)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    CKP sensor 3P connector
    MAP sensor 3P connector
    Throttle body 6P connector
    APP sensor 6P connector

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -5. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -6. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -7. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC
    P0641 Sensor Reference Voltage A Malfunction    

    DTC (PGM-FI)

    Is DTC P0641 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Go to step 3.

  3. Shorted part check:

    Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS while reconnecting these parts, one at a time:

    • CKP sensor
    • MAP sensor
    • Throttle body
    • APP sensor
    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC
    P0641 Sensor Reference Voltage A Malfunction    

    DTC (PGM-FI)

    Is DTC P0641 indicated?

    YES 

    Replace the part that caused the DTC when it was reconnected.

    NO 

    Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the PCM and the following parts, then go to step 1.

    • CKP sensor
    • MAP sensor
    • Throttle body
    • APP sensor
  4. Shorted wire check (VCC lines)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Jump the SCS line with the HDS, and wait more than 1 minute.

    -3. Disconnect the following connectors.

    PCM connector A (50P)
    PCM connector E (80P)

    -4. Check for continuity between these test points and body ground individually.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    CKP sensor 3P connector: disconnected
    MAP sensor 3P connector: disconnected
    Throttle body 6P connector: disconnected
    APP sensor 6P connector: disconnected
    PCM connector A (50P): disconnected
    PCM connector E (80P): disconnected
    Connector Terminal
    PCM connector A (50P) No. 45
    PCM connector E (80P) No. 70 and No. 75

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short in the VCC wire(s) between the PCM (A45, E70, E75) and each part that was disconnected in step 2.

    NO 

    Go to step 5.

  5. Shorted wire check (VCC lines to power)

    -1. Exit the SCS mode with the HDS.

    -2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -3. Measure the voltage between these test points and body ground individually.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    CKP sensor 3P connector: disconnected
    MAP sensor 3P connector: disconnected
    Throttle body 6P connector: disconnected
    APP sensor 6P connector: disconnected
    PCM connector A (50P): disconnected
    PCM connector E (80P): disconnected
    Connector Terminal
    PCM connector A (50P) No. 45
    PCM connector E (80P) No. 70 and No. 75

    Is there any voltage?

    YES 

    Repair a short to power in the VCC wire(s) between the PCM (A45, E70, E75) and each part that was disconnected in step 2.

    NO 

    The VCC wires are OK. Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting, or substitute a known-good PCM , then recheck. If DTC P0641 goes away and the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM .