1998 Dodge Avenger Trouble Codes
1998 Dodge Avenger Trouble Codes
1998 Dodge Avenger Trouble Codes
Possible Causes:
Loss of 5-volt supply from PCM (internal failure)
Sensor 5-volt supply circuit is shorted, open or grounded
Sensor signal circuit is open or shorted to ground
Sensor has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
MAP Sensor connector is damaged or shorted
MAP Sensor 5v supply circuit is open or it is shorted to ground
MAP Sensor signal circuit is shorted to ground
MAP Sensor has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
MAP Sensor signal circuit open, or the ground circuit is open
MAP Sensor signal circuit is shorted to VREF (5v)
MAP Sensor is damaged or it has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
ECT Sensor signal circuit is shorted to chassis ground
ECT Sensor signal circuit is shorted to Sensor ground
ECT Sensor is damaged or it has failed (it may be shorted)
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
ECT Sensor signal circuit is shorted to VREF (5v)
ECT Sensor signal circuit is open
ECT Sensor ground circuit is open
ECT Sensor is damaged or it has failed (possible open circuit)
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
MAP Sensor and/or TP Sensor VREF (5v) not present
MAP or TP Sensor ground circuit has high resistance
MAP or TP Sensor signal circuit has high resistance
TP Sensor is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
TP Sensor VREF (5v) circuit is open or shorted to ground
TP Sensor 5v supply circuit is shorted to ground
TP Sensor signal circuit is shorted to ground
TP Sensor is damaged or it has failed
Possible intermittent condition
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
TP Sensor sweep
TP Sensor ground circuit is open
TP Sensor signal circuit is open or is shorted to VREF (5v)
TP Sensor is damaged or has failed (an internal open circuit)
Possible intermittent condition
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
Check the operation of the thermostat (it may be stuck open)
ECT Sensor is damaged or it is out-of-calibration
Inspect for low coolant level or for an incorrect coolant mixture
Possible Causes:
O2 signal circuit is shorted to chassis or Sensor ground
O2 ground circuit is open (circuit reads 170 mV when open)
O2 may be contaminated or it has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
O2 signal circuit shorted to heater B+ circuit (inspect the connector for oil or moisture inside the terminal
area)
O2 signal circuit is open
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
Exhaust leak present in the exhaust manifold or exhaust pipes
O2 element is fuel contaminated
O2 element is deteriorated or it has failed
Possible Causes:
Exhaust leak present in exhaust manifold or exhaust pipes
O2 element is fuel contaminated or has deteriorated
O2S signal circuit or ground circuit has high resistance
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
ASD relay output (power) circuit to the heater is open
O2 heater ground circuit is open
O2 heater element is damaged or has high resistance
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
O2 signal tracking (wet/oily) causing a short to heater power
O2 signal circuit open, or ground circuit open
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
Exhaust leak present in the exhaust manifold or exhaust pipes
O2 element is contaminated, deteriorated or it has failed
O2 ground or O2 signal circuit has high resistance
Possible Causes:
ASD relay output (power) circuit to the heater is open
O2 heater ground circuit open or O2 signal circuit is open
O2 heater element has high resistance
O2 heater element has failed (open or shorted)
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
O2 signal tracking in the connector due to wet/oily condition
O2 signal circuit is open, or the ground circuit open
O2 heater supply circuit is open
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
O2 signal tracking due to wet/oily condition in the connector
O2 signal circuit shorted to system power
O2 signal circuit open, or ground circuit open
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
Exhaust leak present in the exhaust manifold or exhaust pipes
O2 signal or ground circuit has a high resistance condition
O2 element is fuel contaminated
O2 element is deteriorated or it has failed
Trouble Code: P0154 (2.0L L4 VIN Y
Auto)
O2 (B2 S1) Remains At Center
Possible Causes:
Exhaust leak present in exhaust manifold or exhaust pipes
O2 element is fuel contaminated or has deteriorated
O2S signal circuit or ground circuit has high resistance
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
ASD relay power supply circuit to the heater is open
O2 heater ground circuit open or O2 signal circuit is open
O2 heater element has high resistance
O2 heater element has failed (open or shorted)
PCM has failed
Trouble Code: P0157 (2.0L L4 VIN Y
Auto)
O2 (B2 S2) Circuit Shorted to Ground
Possible Causes:
O2 signal circuit is shorted to chassis or Sensor ground
O2 may be contaminated or it has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
O2 signal tracking due to wet/oily condition in the connector
O2 signal circuit is open or shorted to system power
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
Exhaust leak present in the exhaust manifold or exhaust pipes
O2 element is fuel contaminated
O2 element is deteriorated or it has failed
Possible Causes:
Exhaust leak present in exhaust manifold or exhaust pipes
O2 element is fuel contaminated or has deteriorated
O2 signal circuit or ground circuit has high resistance
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
ASD relay output (power) circuit to the heater is open
O2S heater ground circuit is open or O2S signal circuit is open
O2S heater element has high resistance or it has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
Air leaks in intake manifold, exhaust pipes or exhaust manifold
Base engine mechanical problem causing a lean A/F condition
Fuel control Sensor is out of calibration (e.g., ECT, IAT or MAP)
Fuel delivery component fault (clogged filter, low fuel pressure)
O2 element is contaminated, deteriorated or it has failed
Vacuum hose is disconnected, broken, leaking or loose
Possible Causes:
Air leaks in intake manifold, exhaust pipes or exhaust manifold
Base engine mechanical problem causing a lean A/F condition
Fuel control Sensor is out of calibration (e.g., ECT, IAT or MAP)
Fuel delivery component fault (clogged filter, low fuel pressure)
O2 element is contaminated, deteriorated or it has failed
Vacuum hose is disconnected, broken, leaking or loose
Possible Causes:
Base engine fault (i.e., cam timing incorrect, oil level too high)
EVAP vapor recovery system failure (e.g., canister full of fuel)
Fuel control Sensor is out of calibration (e.g., ECT, IAT or MAP)
Fuel delivery component fault (injector leak, high fuel pressure)
O2 element is contaminated, deteriorated or it has failed
O2 heater is damaged or it has failed
Possible Causes:
Base engine fault (i.e., cam timing incorrect, oil level too high)
EVAP vapor recovery system failure (e.g., canister full of fuel)
Fuel control Sensor is out of calibration (e.g., ECT, IAT or MAP)
Fuel delivery component fault (injector leak, high fuel pressure)
O2 element is contaminated, deteriorated or it has failed
O2 heater is damaged or it has failed
Possible Causes:
Air leaks in intake manifold, exhaust pipes or exhaust manifold
Base engine mechanical problem causing a lean A/F condition
Fuel control Sensor is out of calibration (e.g., ECT, IAT or MAP)
Fuel delivery component fault (clogged filter, low fuel pressure)
O2 element is contaminated, deteriorated or it has failed
Vacuum hose is disconnected, broken, leaking or loose
Possible Causes:
Air leak in the intake manifold, or in the EGR or EVAP system
Base engine mechanical fault that affects two or more cylinders
Erratic or interrupted CKP or CMP Sensor signals
Fuel delivery component fault that affects two or more cylinders (i.e., a contaminated, dirty or sticking fuel
injector)
Ignition system problem (coil or plug) in two or more cylinders
Vehicle driven with low fuel pressure or while very low on fuel
Possible Causes:
Air leak in the intake manifold, or in the EGR or EVAP system
Base engine mechanical fault that affects two or more cylinders
Erratic or interrupted CKP or CMP Sensor signals
Fuel delivery component fault that affects two or more cylinders (i.e., a contaminated, dirty or sticking fuel
injector)
Ignition system problem (coil or plug) in two or more cylinders
Vehicle driven with low fuel pressure or while very low on fuel
Possible Causes:
Air leak in the intake manifold, or in the EGR or EVAP system
Base engine mechanical fault that affects only one cylinder
Fuel delivery component fault that affects only one cylinder (e.g., a dirty fuel injector)
Ignition system problem (coil or plug) in only one cylinder
Possible Causes:
Air leak in the intake manifold, or in the EGR or EVAP system
Base engine mechanical fault that affects only one cylinder
Fuel delivery component fault that affects only one cylinder (e.g., a dirty fuel injector)
Ignition system problem (coil or plug) in only one cylinder
Possible Causes:
Air leak in the intake manifold, or in the EGR or EVAP system
Base engine mechanical fault that affects only one cylinder
Fuel delivery component fault that affects only one cylinder (e.g., a dirty fuel injector)
Ignition system problem (coil or plug) in only one cylinder
Possible Causes:
Air leak in the intake manifold, or in the EGR or EVAP system
Base engine mechanical fault that affects only one cylinder
Fuel delivery component fault that affects only one cylinder (e.g., a dirty fuel injector)
Ignition system problem (coil or plug) in only one cylinder
Possible Causes:
Air leak in the intake manifold, or in the EGR or EVAP system
Base engine mechanical fault that affects only one cylinder
Fuel delivery component fault that affects only one cylinder (e.g., a dirty fuel injector)
Ignition system problem (coil or plug) in only one cylinder
Possible Causes:
Air leak in the intake manifold, or in the EGR or EVAP system
Base engine mechanical fault that affects only one cylinder
Fuel delivery component fault that affects only one cylinder (e.g., a dirty fuel injector)
Ignition system problem (coil or plug) in only one cylinder
Possible Causes:
Air leak in the intake manifold, or in the EGR or EVAP system
Base engine mechanical fault that affects only one cylinder
Fuel delivery component fault that affects only one cylinder (e.g., a dirty fuel injector)
Ignition system problem (coil or plug) in only one cylinder
Possible Causes:
Air leak in the intake manifold, or in the EGR or EVAP system
Base engine mechanical fault that affects only one cylinder
Fuel delivery component fault that affects only one cylinder (e.g., a dirty fuel injector)
Ignition system problem (coil or plug) in only one cylinder
Trouble Code: P0305 (2.0L L4 VIN Y
Auto)
Cylinder 1-10 Misfire Detected
Possible Causes:
Air leak in the intake manifold, or in the EGR or EVAP system
Base engine mechanical fault that affects only one cylinder
Fuel delivery component fault that affects only one cylinder (e.g., a dirty fuel injector)
Ignition system problem (coil or plug) in only one cylinder
Possible Causes:
Air leak in the intake manifold, or in the EGR or EVAP system
Base engine mechanical fault that affects only one cylinder
Fuel delivery component fault that affects only one cylinder (e.g., a dirty fuel injector)
Ignition system problem (coil or plug) in only one cylinder
Trouble Code: P0306 (2.0L L4 VIN Y
Auto)
Cylinder 1-10 Misfire Detected
Possible Causes:
Air leak in the intake manifold, or in the EGR or EVAP system
Base engine mechanical fault that affects only one cylinder
Fuel delivery component fault that affects only one cylinder (e.g., a dirty fuel injector)
Ignition system problem (coil or plug) in only one cylinder
Possible Causes:
Air leak in the intake manifold, or in the EGR or EVAP system
Base engine mechanical fault that affects only one cylinder
Fuel delivery component fault that affects only one cylinder (e.g., a dirty fuel injector)
Ignition system problem (coil or plug) in only one cylinder
Trouble Code: P0307 (2.0L L4 VIN Y
Auto)
Cylinder 1-10 Misfire Detected
Possible Causes:
Air leak in the intake manifold, or in the EGR or EVAP system
Base engine mechanical fault that affects only one cylinder
Fuel delivery component fault that affects only one cylinder (e.g., a dirty fuel injector)
Ignition system problem (coil or plug) in only one cylinder
Possible Causes:
Air leak in the intake manifold, or in the EGR or EVAP system
Base engine mechanical fault that affects only one cylinder
Fuel delivery component fault that affects only one cylinder (e.g., a dirty fuel injector)
Ignition system problem (coil or plug) in only one cylinder
Trouble Code: P0308 (2.0L L4 VIN Y
Auto)
Cylinder 1-10 Misfire Detected
Possible Causes:
Air leak in the intake manifold, or in the EGR or EVAP system
Base engine mechanical fault that affects only one cylinder
Fuel delivery component fault that affects only one cylinder (e.g., a dirty fuel injector)
Ignition system problem (coil or plug) in only one cylinder
Possible Causes:
Air leak in the intake manifold, or in the EGR or EVAP system
Base engine mechanical fault that affects only one cylinder
Fuel delivery component fault that affects only one cylinder (e.g., a dirty fuel injector)
Ignition system problem (coil or plug) in only one cylinder
Possible Causes:
Air leak in the intake manifold, or in the EGR or EVAP system
Base engine mechanical fault that affects only one cylinder
Fuel delivery component fault that affects only one cylinder (e.g., a dirty fuel injector)
Ignition system problem (coil or plug) in only one cylinder
Possible Causes:
Air leak in the intake manifold, or in the EGR or EVAP system
Base engine mechanical fault that affects only one cylinder
Fuel delivery component fault that affects only one cylinder (e.g., a dirty fuel injector)
Ignition system problem (coil or plug) in only one cylinder
Possible Causes:
Air leak in the intake manifold, or in the EGR or EVAP system
Base engine mechanical fault that affects only one cylinder
Fuel delivery component fault that affects only one cylinder (e.g., a dirty fuel injector)
Ignition system problem (coil or plug) in only one cylinder
Possible Causes:
CKP Sensor signal circuit is open or grounded
CKP Sensor VREF circuit is open or grounded
Tone wheel or flex plate damage or erratic CKP Sensor signals
CKP Sensor is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
Knock Sensor connector is damaged or shorted
Knock Sensor signal circuit open or grounded
Knock Sensor signal circuit shorted to return circuit
Knock Sensor return circuit is open
Knock Sensor not tightened properly
Knock Sensor damaged or has failed (it may be open internally)
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
CKP Sensor signal circuit is open or shorted to ground
CKP Sensor VREF circuit is open or shorted to ground
CKP Sensor is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
CMP Sensor connector is damaged, open or it is shorted
CMP Sensor signal circuit is open or shorted to ground or to battery voltage or 5v supply circuit
CMP Sensor 5v supply circuit is open or shorted to ground or to battery voltage
CMP Sensor ground circuit is open
CMP Sensor is damaged or has failed
CKP Sensor is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
ASD relay power circuit to the ignition coil is open
Ignition Coil No. 1, 2 or 3 primary "driver" circuit open or grounded
Ignition Coil No. 1, 2 or 3 is damaged or it has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
EGR valve source vacuum supply line open or blocked
EGR exhaust transfer tubes blocked in the exhaust manifold
EGR transducer tube to the transducer is blocked or restricted
EGR valve or solenoid transducer is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
EGR valve control circuit open, grounded or shorted to power
EGR exhaust transfer tubes blocked in the exhaust manifold
ASD relay power circuit open to the EGR solenoid
EGR valve is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
TSB 18-33-98 contains a repair procedure for this code
Possible Causes:
EGR solenoid ground circuit is open
EGR solenoid control circuit is open or shorted to ground or to voltage
EGR solenoid power circuit is open
EGR solenoid is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
EGR Sensor signal circuit is open or shorted to ground
EGR Sensor 5v supply circuit is open or has high resistance
EGR Sensor ground circuit is open
EGR solenoid control circuit has a problem
EGR valve actuator loose, sticking, blocked or improperly grounded
EGR Sensor is damaged or has failed
Intermittent condition
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
EGR Sensor signal circuit is shorted to ground or open
EGR Sensor VREF (5v) circuit is open or shorted to ground
EGR Sensor is damaged (shorted internally) or it has failed
EGR position internal failure
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
Intermittent condition
EGR Sensor signal is shorted to VREF (5v) supply circuit or to battery voltage
EGR Sensor ground circuit is open
EGR Sensor signal circuit is open
EGR Sensor is damaged (it may have an internal open circuit)
EGR solenoid failure
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
Air leaks in at the exhaust manifold or exhaust pipes
Base engine problems (high coolant or engine oil consumption)
Catalytic converter damaged or has failed
Front O2 older (aged) than the rear O2 (O2 is lazy)
Possible Causes:
Air leaks in at the exhaust manifold or exhaust pipes
Base engine problems (high coolant or engine oil consumption)
Catalytic converter damaged or has failed
Front O2 older (aged) than the rear O2 (O2 is lazy)
Possible Causes:
EVAP fuel tank or canister vapor hoses leaking or damaged
EVAP system component leaking, damaged or has failed
Fuel tank cap is loose, or the cap release pressure is incorrect
Leak detection pump damaged or leaking
Possible Causes:
EVAP purge solenoid control circuit open or shorted to ground
EVAP purge solenoid power circuit open
EVAP purge solenoid is damaged or it has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
EVAP fuel tank or canister vapor hoses leaking or damaged
EVAP system component leaking, fuel cap loose or missing
Leak detection pump damaged or leaking
Possible Causes:
EVAP fuel tank or canister vapor hoses leaking or damaged
EVAP system component leaking, fuel cap loose or missing
Leak detection pump damaged or leaking
Possible Causes:
Fuel level sending unit signal circuit open or shorted to ground
Fuel level sending unit ground circuit is open
Fuel level sensing unit is damaged or the fuel tank is damaged
Possible Causes:
Fuel level sending unit signal circuit shorted to Sensor ground
Fuel level sending unit signal circuit shorted to chassis ground
Fuel level sensing unit is damaged or the fuel tank is damaged
BCM or PCM has failed
Trouble Code: P0463 (2.0L L4 VIN Y
Auto)
Fuel Level Sending Unit High Input
Possible Causes:
Fuel level sending unit signal circuit shorted to Sensor or chassis ground
Fuel level sensing unit is damaged or the fuel tank is damaged
BCM or PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
VSS or OSS signal circuit to the PCM is open or shorted to ground
VSS or OSS power circuit (8v) is open or shorted to ground
VSS or OSS ground circuit to the PCM is open
Speedometer pinion or the VSS is damaged or has failed
Trouble Code: P0505 (2.0L L4 VIN Y
Auto)
Idle Air Control Motor Circuit
Possible Causes:
Stepper motor Coil No. 1, 2, 3 or 4 circuit open or shorted to ground
Stepper motor coil circuit(s) shorted to system power (B+)
Stepper motor is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
PSPS sense circuit is shorted to ground
PSPS is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
Battery sense circuit has a high resistance condition
Generator ground circuit has a high resistance condition
Generator field ground circuit is open
Generator field control circuit is open or shorted to ground
Generator is damaged or it has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
Generator field control circuit is shorted to system power (B+)
Generator is damaged or it has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
Turn the key off. Remove the PCM connector(s) and inspect the wiring harness connector pins and PCM
pins for damaged, bent or missing pins. If any problems are located, make the repair and then perform the
PCM Reset function. If this code resets after the repairs are made, the PCM has failed.
PCM needs to be replaced, and then reprogrammed
Possible Causes:
PCM needs to be replaced, and then reprogrammed
Possible Causes:
The presence of this code means the TCM detected a problem
TCM related Sensor has solenoid is damaged or has failed
This code is for information only - check for other TCM codes
TCM or PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
Brake switch signal circuit or the switch ground circuit is open
Brake switch is damaged, out of adjustment or has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
TR1, T3, T41 or T42 sense circuit is open
TR1, T3, T41 or T42 sense circuit is shorted to ground
TR1, T3, T41 or T42 Sensor circuit is shorted to system power
Transmission Range Sensor is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
ISS signal (+) circuit is open, shorted to ground or to power
ISS signal (-) circuit is open, shorted to ground or to power
ISS is damaged or has failed (it may be open internally)
Overdrive clutch drum lugs are damaged or missing
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
OSS signal (+) circuit is open, shorted to ground or to power
OSS signal (-) circuit is open, shorted to ground or to power
OSS is damaged or has failed (it may be open internally)
Parking pawl lugs damaged or missing
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
Internal transmission component fault (Input or Reaction shaft)
Internal transmission leakage (valve body leaking or seal rings)
Converter clutch valve or clutch timing valve is sticking
TCC assembly has failed
Possible Causes:
TCC power circuit is open between the solenoid and Fused B+
TCC solenoid control circuit is open or shorted to ground
TCC solenoid control circuit is shorted to system power
TCC solenoid is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
L/R solenoid control circuit is open or shorted to ground
L/R solenoid control circuit is shorted to system power
L/R Solenoid is damaged or has failed
TCM or PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
Overdrive Switch Off" circuit is shorted to ground
Overdrive Switch is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
2/4 Solenoid control circuit is open or shorted to ground
2/4 Solenoid control circuit is shorted to system power
2/4 Solenoid is damaged or has failed
TCM or PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
ATF fluid level is burnt, contaminated or low
3-4 Solenoid control circuit is open or shorted (intermittent fault)
3-4 Solenoid is damaged or has failed
Transmission oil pan has excessive debris
Possible Causes:
Base engine mechanical fault affecting more than one cylinder
Exhaust leak present in exhaust manifold or exhaust pipes
O2 element fuel contamination or has deteriorated
O2 signal circuit or ground circuit has high resistance
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
Base engine mechanical fault affecting more than one cylinder
Exhaust leak present in exhaust manifold or exhaust pipes
O2 element fuel contamination or has deteriorated
O2 signal circuit or ground circuit has high resistance
Possible Causes:
Check the operation of the thermostat (it may be stuck open)
ECT Sensor signal circuit has high resistance
ECT Sensor is damaged or it has failed
Inspect for low coolant level or an incorrect coolant mixture
Possible Causes:
Fuel pump relay control circuit is open or shorted to ground
Fuel pump relay power circuit is open (test power from Ignition)
Fuel pump relay is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
MTV control circuit is open between the solenoid and PCM
MTV control circuit is shorted to Sensor or chassis ground
MTV is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
Engine vacuum leak in a hose, brake booster or in the engine
IAC motor control circuits open or grounded in the wire harness
Throttle body dirty or restricted (trying cleaning it and retesting)
Throttle linkage or throttle plate not in the correct position
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
TP Sensor VREF circuit is open between the Sensor and PCM
TP Sensor ground circuit is open between the Sensor and PCM
TP Sensor is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
Engine vacuum port to MAP Sensor clogged, dirty or restricted
MAP Sensor signal is skewed or the Sensor is out-of-calibration
MAP Sensor VREF circuit open or grounded (intermittent fault)
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
Engine vacuum port to MAP Sensor clogged, dirty or restricted
MAP Sensor signal is skewed or the Sensor is out-of-calibration
MAP Sensor VREF circuit open or grounded (intermittent fault)
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
Leaking engine vacuum hose, brake booster, or in the engine
MAP Sensor is out-of-calibration or skewed
TP Sensor is damaged or has failed (perform a sweep test)
PCM has failed
Trouble Code: P1388 (2.0L L4 VIN Y
Auto)
Auto Shutdown Relay Control Circuit
Malfunction
Possible Causes:
ASD relay control circuit is open between the relay and PCM
ASD relay control circuit is shorted to ground
ASD relay power circuit is open (test power from Fused B+)
ASD relay is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
ASD relay connector is damaged, loose or shorted
ASD relay output circuit is open between the relay and PCM
ASD relay power circuit is open (test power from Fused B+)
ASD relay is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Trouble Code: P1390 (2.0L L4 VIN Y
Auto)
Timing Belt Skipped One Tooth Or
More
Possible Causes:
Camshaft timing is out of specifications
Valve timing is out of specifications
Possible Causes:
Camshaft Sensor is not installed properly
Engine valve timing is not within specifications
Perform a CKP and CMP Sensor relearn with the scan tool
Tone wheel or pulse ring is damaged
Trouble Code: P1398 (2.0L L4 VIN Y
Auto)
Misfire Adaptive Numerator At Limit
Possible Causes:
Base engine problem (i.e., low cylinder compression)
CKP Sensor crankshaft target variation too large
CKP Sensor improperly installed or the CKP Sensor has failed
CKP Sensor signal circuit open or shorted (intermittent fault)
Tone wheel or pulse ring is damaged
Possible Causes:
EVAP vapor hose blocked between the fuel tank and the LDP (i.e., in the OLFV, rollover or vapor hose)
EVAP canister is clogged or full of dirt or moisture
EVAP ventilation solenoid is damaged or has failed
Purge line is loose, damaged or incorrectly routed
PCM has failed
Trouble Code: P1489 (2.0L L4 VIN Y
Auto)
High Speed Radiator Fan Relay
Circuit Malfunction
Possible Causes:
HFAN radiator relay control circuit is open or shorted to ground
HFAN radiator relay power circuit is open (test power to IGN)
HFAN radiator fan relay is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
LFAN radiator relay control circuit is open or shorted to ground
LFAN radiator relay power circuit is open (test power to IGN)
LFAN radiator fan relay is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Trouble Code: P1491 (2.0L L4 VIN Y
Auto)
Radiator Fan Control Relay Circuit
Malfunction
Possible Causes:
Radiator fan control relay circuit is open or shorted to ground
Radiator fan control relay circuit is open (test power to IGN)
Radiator fan control relay is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
BTS signal circuit is open between the Sensor and the PCM
BTS ground circuit is open between the Sensor and the PCM
BTS (Sensor) is damaged or the PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
BTS circuit is shorted to ground between Sensor and the PCM
BTS (Sensor) is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
LDP switch signal circuit is open or shorted to ground
LDP switch power circuit is open (test power to Fused Ignition)
LDP vacuum hose is clogged, loose or restricted
LDP assembly is damaged or has failed (the switch has failed)
Possible Causes:
LDP power supply circuit from the ignition switch is open
LDP solenoid control circuit is open or shorted to ground
LDP assembly is damaged or it has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
A/C pressure Sensor has failed (a short to ground condition)
MAP Sensor has failed (a short to ground condition)
TP Sensor has failed (a short to ground condition)
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
CCD data Bus circuit is open, shorted to ground or to power
TCM or the PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
S/C power supply circuit is open (test power from Brake switch)
S/C vacuum solenoid control circuit open or shorted to ground
S/C vent solenoid control circuit is open or shorted to ground
S/C vacuum or vent solenoid is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
S/C On/Off switch is open
S/C switch (MUX switch) is open
S/C switch (MUX switch) is shorted to VREF or system power
S/C switch (MUX switch) is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
S/C On/Off switch is shorted to ground
S/C switch (MUX switch) is shorted to ground
S/C switch (MUX switch) is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
A/C pressure Sensor circuit is open or shorted to VREF (5v)
A/C pressure Sensor ground circuit is open
A/C pressure Sensor is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
A/C pressure Sensor circuit is shorted to ground
A/C pressure Sensor power circuit is open
A/C pressure Sensor is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
Battery positive or Fused Ignition circuit has high resistance
Generator drive belt out-of-adjustment or worn out
Generator field circuit has a high resistance condition
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
S/C power supply circuit is open or shorted to ground
S/C dump solenoid (servo) is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
A theft attempt may have occurred.
Obtain the correct key and attempt to start the vehicle
Do a PCM Reset function to clear the code after engine startup
Possible Causes:
Data Bus circuit from BCM to the PCM is damaged or it is open
BCM is damaged or has failed
TCM unable to communicate with the TCM
TCM has failed
Possible Causes:
DRB or scan tool displays a "write" failure occurred
DRB or scan tool displays "write" refused a second time
DRB or scan tool displays SRI mileage invalid (compare the SRI mileage reading to the reading on the
odometer)
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
Clear the trouble codes and retest for the same trouble code. If DTC P1697 resets, replace the PCM and
then reprogram it.
Possible Causes:
CCD data Bus circuit is open, shorted to ground or to power
TCM or the PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
Generator power source circuit to relay control circuit is open
Transmission relay power circuit is open (check fuse in PCC)
Transmission control circuit is open or shorted to ground
Transmission relay is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed
Possible Causes:
2/4 or L/R Solenoid control circuit is open
O/D or U/D Solenoid control circuit is open
Transmission control relay power circuit is open to Fused B+
Transmission control relay is damaged (contacts have failed)
TCM has failed
Possible Causes:
P/N switch signal circuit is open between the switch and PCM
P/N switch signal circuit is shorted to Sensor or chassis ground
P/N switch ground circuit is open (at the switch mounting point)
P/N switch is stuck in P/N position, or stuck in Drive position
P/N switch is damaged or has failed
PCM has failed