P0654

Circuit Description
The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) supplies a voltage to the Engine Speed Output circuit. The PCM creates the Engine Speed Output signal by rapidly grounding this circuit via an internal switch called a driver.
The driver supplies the ground for the component being controlled. Each driver has a fault line which the PCM monitors. When the PCM commands a component ON, the voltage of the control circuit should be low (near 0 volts). When the PCM commands the control circuit to a component OFF, the voltage potential of the circuit should be high (near battery voltage). If the fault detection circuit senses a voltage other than what is expected, the fault line status changes causing the DTC to set.

Conditions for Running the DTC
^ The engine speed is greater than 400 RPM.
^ The ignition voltage is between 6.0 volts and 18.0 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
^ The PCM detects that the commanded state of the driver and the actual state of the control circuit do not match.
^ All conditions present for a minimum of 5.0 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
^ The PCM stores the DTC information into memory when the diagnostic runs and fails.
^ The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will not illuminate.
^ The PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The PCM stores this information in the Failure Records.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
^ A History DTC will clear after forty consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other non-emission related diagnostic.
^ A last test failed (Current DTC) will clear when the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
^ Use a scan tool in order to clear the MIL/DTC.

Diagnostic Aids

Important: Remove any debris from the PCM connector surfaces before servicing the PCM. Inspect the PCM connector gaskets when diagnosing/replacing the PCM. Ensure that the gaskets are installed correctly. The gaskets prevent water intrusion into the PCM.

Using Freeze Frame and/or Failure Records data may aid in locating an intermittent condition. If you cannot duplicate the DTC, the information included in the Freeze Frame and/or Failure Records data can aid in determining how many miles since the DTC set. The Fail Counter and Pass Counter can also aid determining how many ignition cycles the diagnostic reported a pass and/or a fail. Operate the vehicle within the same freeze frame conditions (RPM, load, vehicle speed, temperature etc.) that you observed. This will isolate when the DTC failed.
For an intermittent, refer to Symptoms. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
2. This step is verifies if the fault is present.
3. This step is testing for the proper signal voltage.
4. This step is testing for an open circuit between the IPC and connector C100.
5. This step is testing for a grounded circuit between the IPC and connector C100.
6. This step is testing for an open circuit between the PCM and connector C100.
7. This step is testing for a grounded circuit between the PCM and connector C100.