PCM monitors output signals from injectors. If the PCM detects the #5 injector’s output signal stays low, the PCM sets a P0273 DTC.
Item | Detecting Condition | Possible Cause |
DTC Strategy |
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Signal Low | 1. Poor connection 2. Open or short to ground in power harness 3. Open or short to ground in control harness 4. Injector 5. PCM |
Enable Conditions |
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Engine running
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Battery voltage between 11V and 16V
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Above conditions are met longer than 0.5sec. | |
Threshold value |
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Open or short to ground | |
Diagnosis Time |
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Continuous (more than 5 sec. failure for every 10 sec.test) | |
MIL On Condition |
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3 Driving Cycles |
