DTC Advanced Diagnostics: P0641
DTC P0641:Sensor Reference Voltage A Malfunction (Engine Type: J35Y1, J35Y2)

General Description

The powertrain control module (PCM) is equipped with a voltage monitor (5 V power source) to supply a stable 5 V to each sensor as reference voltage. The correct voltage for the sensors are loaded in the CPU of the PCM (A/D input) and when the sensor power voltage is a set value (high or low) for a certain time, the PCM detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status
Execution
Continuous
Sequence
None
Duration
2.0 seconds or more
DTC Type
One drive cycle, MIL on
OBD Status
PASSED/FAILED/NOT COMPLETED (STILL TESTING)

Enable Conditions
Condition
 
Engine start/stop button
ON mode

Malfunction Threshold
The sensor power voltage is 5.2 V or more, or 4.5 V or less, for at least 2.0 seconds.

Possible Cause
NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor VCC line short to power
Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor VCC line short to power
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve VCC line short to power
Output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor VCC line short to power
A/C pressure sensor VCC line short to power
Fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor VCC line short to power
APP sensor VCC line short to ground
MAP sensor VCC line short to ground
EGR valve VCC line short to ground
Output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor VCC line short to ground
A/C pressure sensor VCC line short to ground
FTP sensor VCC line short to ground
PCM internal circuit failure

Diagnosis Details
Conditions for setting the DTC
When a malfunction is detected, the MIL comes on and a Pending DTC, a Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data are stored in the PCM memory.

Conditions for clearing the DTC
The MIL is cleared if the malfunction does not return in three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs. The MIL, the Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the battery.