Advanced Diagnostics

DTC P15AE: Cylinder Pause Signal Malfunction (Engine Type: J35A7)




General Description

The engine mount control system controls the engine mount electronically. The system consists of the active control engine mount (ACM) actuators, the engine mount control unit, and the powertrain control module (PCM).

The engine mount control unit uses the crankshaft and camshaft position sensor outputs (received from the PCM) to estimate engine vibration. The engine mount control unit then sends signals to the ACM actuators to command the engine mounts to push and pull on the engine to counteract the engine vibration.

The PCM monitors the SCP signal, and when an abnormal condition continues for a set time, the PCM detects a malfunction and a DTC is stored.




Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status




Enable Conditions

Malfunction Threshold
The SCP signal input value differs from the PCM output value (received by CAN communication) for at least 2.6 seconds.

Diagnosis Details

Conditions for illuminating the indicator
When a malfunction is detected, the DTC and the freeze frame data are stored in the PCM memory. The MIL does not come on.

Conditions for clearing the DTC
The DTC and the freeze frame data can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the battery.