P2509

P2509-ECM/PCM POWER INPUT SIGNAL INTERMITTENT





For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information Electrical Diagrams.

Theory of Operation

The Engine Control Module (ECM) receives a constant voltage from the batteries through the unswitched battery wires that are connected directly to the positive (+) battery post.The ECM receives switched battery input through the vehicle Ignition Switch wire when the vehicle is turned on. The ECM will illuminate the MIL and ETC lamps immediately after the diagnostic runs and fails. During the time the customer may experience some performance effects such as engine dying or hard starting. Fault information, trip information could be inaccurate. The ECM will turn off the MIL lamp after the diagnostic runs and passes in 4 consecutive drive cycles.

- When Monitored:
Continuous - key on or key off.

- Set Condition:
Loss of voltage detected at the Engine Control Module (ECM) for a calibrated amount of time. Supply voltage to the PCM fell below 6.2 volts momentarily or the ECM was not allowed to power down correctly (retain battery voltage for 30 seconds after key off).





Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting Procedure.

1. POOR CONNECTIONS AT THE BATTERIES
1. Visually inspect the wiring at the battery for damaged wires, or corrosion.

Are the connections tight and free of corrosion?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- Repair the poor connections at the batteries.
- Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Powertrain Verification Test.

2. LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE/ DEFECTIVE BATTERY
1. Disconnect both batteries.

NOTE: Keep the batteries disconnected through the entire test procedure.

2. Perform a battery test using the midtronics battery tester.

Do both batteries pass the midtronics battery test?

Yes

- Go To 3

No

- Recharge or replace the battery(s).
- Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Powertrain Verification Test.

3. OPEN FUSED B+ TO ECM
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the ECM harness connectors.
3. Measure the resistance between the positive battery post and the three ECM supply circuits.

Is the resistance less than 10.0 Ohms?

Yes

- Go To 4

No

- Repair the open fused B+ circuit to ECM.
- Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Powertrain Verification Test.

4. OPEN GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Measure the resistance between the negative battery post and the three ECM ground circuits.

Is the resistance less than 10.0 Ohms?

Yes

- Go To 5

No

- Repair the open ground circuit.
- Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Powertrain Verification Test.

5. BATTERY + SHORTED TO OTHER CIRCUITS
1. Measure the resistance between the three ECM supply circuits and all other circuits in the ECM harness connector, except other supply circuits.

Is the resistance greater than 100k Ohms?

Yes

- Go To 6

No

- Repair the battery circuit short to other circuits in engine harness.
- Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Powertrain Verification Test.

6. RETURN CIRCUIT SHORTED
1. Measure the resistance between the three ECM return circuits and all other circuits in the ECM harness connector, except other return circuits.

Is the resistance greater than 100k Ohms?

Yes

- Go To 7

No

- Repair or replace the engine harness.
- Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Powertrain Verification Test.

7. BATTERY + SHORTED TO GROUND
1. Measure the resistance between the ECM B+ supply circuits and ground.

Is the resistance greater than 100k Ohms?

Yes

- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic test. Intermittent Condition Test.

No

- Repair Battery + shorted to ground.
- Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. Powertrain Verification Test.