Power Solutions, Inc.

638

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What This Code Means

MIL light on; Engine shut down

Possible Causes

  • •Circuit voltage anomaly between throttle connector signal terminal and engine ground
  • •Damage, corrosion, or contamination on throttle wire harness connector terminals
  • •Faulty ECM
  • •Foreign object in throttle bore
  • •Lack of continuity between throttle connector signal ground and ECM signal ground circuit terminals
  • •Throttle command is 20% less than actual throttle position for 200ms or longer

Suggested Actions

  1. 1Inspect the throttle wire harness connector terminals for damage, corrosion or contamination
  2. 2Perform On-Board (OBD) System Check
  3. 3Remove foreign object from throttle bore
  4. 4Repair circuit as necessary (refer to Wiring Repairs in Engine Electrical)
  5. 5Replace ECM

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