2001 pontiac montana
Dear JK: what is the code p1639 5-volt reference circuit
mean and what can i do to fix it?
JK:
Hi Kevin, thanks for visiting. Code p1639 is 5 volt reference circuit for the a/c pressure
sensor and the fuel tank pressure sensor. The pcm sends 5 volts to theses sensors to
operate, and the pcm did not see the correct voltage back. Need to check for 5 volts in the
disconnected connector to each of these sensors, while the other is still plugged in. If less
than 5 volts at one of them, unplug the other and see if it goes up to 5 volts, if it does, then
that sensor is pulling down voltage, and needs to be replaced. If less than 5 volts at either,
then you have a wiring problem, or a bad pcm.
Visitor reply:
i did notice that my fuel gauge does not work now goes up and down for no reason. does
this sound like it is related?
JK:
Well, the level sensors in the tank are pretty common for acting up like that, it is on a
different circuit, but the level sensor and the fuel tank pressure sensor do share the same
harnness, and the same ground (low reference). Now that a problem with the level sensor
circuit shows up, do this...
Under the van, right behind the dr. seat is a couple of connectors that come through the
floor board and go toward the rear of the van. Unplug those connectors from the
underbody, look in connectors and body connector to see if there is any sign of green or
corroded terminals. Have had some wierd electrical problems because of that. Sometimes
even get ABS codes. This would be the next thing to check, since that is in common with
the fuel level circuit/harness. Let me know, am kind of optimistic about you will find a
problem in one or all them.....
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Dear JK: what is the code p1639 5-volt reference circuit
mean and what can i do to fix it?
JK:
Hi Kevin, thanks for visiting. Code p1639 is 5 volt reference circuit for the a/c pressure
sensor and the fuel tank pressure sensor. The pcm sends 5 volts to theses sensors to
operate, and the pcm did not see the correct voltage back. Need to check for 5 volts in the
disconnected connector to each of these sensors, while the other is still plugged in. If less
than 5 volts at one of them, unplug the other and see if it goes up to 5 volts, if it does, then
that sensor is pulling down voltage, and needs to be replaced. If less than 5 volts at either,
then you have a wiring problem, or a bad pcm.
Visitor reply:
i did notice that my fuel gauge does not work now goes up and down for no reason. does
this sound like it is related?
JK:
Well, the level sensors in the tank are pretty common for acting up like that, it is on a
different circuit, but the level sensor and the fuel tank pressure sensor do share the same
harnness, and the same ground (low reference). Now that a problem with the level sensor
circuit shows up, do this...
Under the van, right behind the dr. seat is a couple of connectors that come through the
floor board and go toward the rear of the van. Unplug those connectors from the
underbody, look in connectors and body connector to see if there is any sign of green or
corroded terminals. Have had some wierd electrical problems because of that. Sometimes
even get ABS codes. This would be the next thing to check, since that is in common with
the fuel level circuit/harness. Let me know, am kind of optimistic about you will find a
problem in one or all them.....
Back
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