DTC Troubleshooting: P1658 (40)

DTC P1658:  Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS) Control Relay ON Malfunction


NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.

1.Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2.Do the ETCS TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.

Is the RELAY normal?


YES - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the under-hood fuse/relay box and the ECM.n


NO - Go to 3.


3.Turn the ignition switch OFF.

4.Test the ETCS control relay in the under-hood fuse/relay box.

Is the ETCS control relay OK?


YES - Go to 5.


NO - Replace the under-hood fuse/relay box, then go to 15.


5.Remove the battery.

6.Disconnect the under-hood fuse/relay box 20P (white) connector.

7.Disconnect ECM connector A (44P).

8.Check for continuity between ECM connector terminal A20 and body ground.

 

Is there continuity?


YES - Repair short in the wire between the ECM (A20) and the under-hood fuse/relay box, then go to 15.


NO - Go to 9.

9.Disconnect ECM connector C (44P).

10.Reconnect the under-hood fuse/relay box 20P (white) connector.

11.Connect a battery.

12.Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

13.Measure voltage between ECM connector terminal C1 and body ground.

 

Is there battery voltage?


YES - Repair short to power in the wire between the ECM (C1) and the under-hood fuse/relay box, then go to 14.


NO - Go to 20.

14.Turn the ignition switch OFF.

15.Reconnect all connectors and the battery.

16.Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

17.Reset the ECM with the HDS.

18.Do the ECM idle learn procedure.

19.Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated?


YES - If DTC P1658 is indicated, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the under-hood fuse/relay box and the ECM, then go to 1. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.


NO - Troubleshooting is complete.n


20.Update the ECM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good ECM.

21.Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated?


YES - If DTC P1658 is indicated, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the under-hood fuse/relay box and the ECM, then go to 1. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.


NO - If the ECM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the ECM was substituted, replace the original ECM.n