DTC P1297 (20-1): | ELD Circuit Low Voltage |
1. | Reset the ECM/PCM. |
2. | Start the engine. |
3. | Turn on the headlights. Is DTC P1297 indicated? YES - Go to 4. NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose wires at the ELD and at the ECM/ PCM.n |
4. | Turn the ignition switch and the headlights OFF. |
5. | Disconnect the ELD 3P connector. |
6. | Turn the ignition switch ON (II). |
7. | Measure voltage between body ground and the ELD 3P connector terminal No. 3.
Is there about 5 V? YES - Replace the ELD.n NO - Go to 8. |
8. | Turn the ignition switch OFF. |
9. | Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. |
10. | Disconnect ECM/PCM connector E (31P). |
11. | Check for continuity between body ground and ECM/PCM connector terminal E15.
Is there continuity? YES - Repair short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (E15) and the ELD.n NO - Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. If symptom/indication goes away, replace the original ECM/ PCM.n |