DTC Troubleshooting: P1297
DTC P1297: ELD Circuit Low Voltage
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.

DTC Description
Confirmed DTC
Pending DTC
Freeze Frame
P1297 ELD Circuit Low Voltage
     

1.
Problem verification:

Problem verification
?1.
Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

?2.
Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.
Signal
Threshold
Current conditions
Values
Unit
Values
Unit
ELD (ELECTRIC LOAD VALUE)
More than 72
A
   

Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?

     
YES
     
     
     
The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.
     
NO
     
     
     
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the ELD and the PCM.?
2.
Determine possible failure area (ELD, others):

Determine possible failure area (ELD, others)
?1.
Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

?2.
Disconnect the following connector.

?3.
Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

?4.
Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.
Signal
Threshold
Current conditions
Values
Unit
Values
Unit
ELD (ELECTRIC LOAD VALUE)
More than 72
A
   

Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?

     
YES
     
     
     
Go to step 3.
     
NO
     
     
     
3.
Shorted wire check (ELD line):

Shorted wire check (ELD line)
?1.
Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

?2.
Jump the SCS line with the HDS.


?3.
Disconnect the following connector.

?4.
Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
Test condition
OFF mode
 
ELD 3P connector: disconnected
 
PCM connector A (51P): disconnected
Test circuit
ELD
Test point 1
PCM connector A (51P) No. 22 (WHT)
Test point 2
Body ground


Is there continuity?

     
YES
     
     
     
Repair a short in the ELD wire between the PCM (A22) and the ELD, then do the repair verification.
     
NO
     
     
     
The ELD wire is OK. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM, then do the repair verification.
Repair verification:

?1.
Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

?2.
Reconnect all connectors.

?3.
Exit the SCS mode with the HDS.


?4.
Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

?5.


?6.

?7.
Start the engine.

?8.
Turn on the headlights.

?9.
Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description
Confirmed DTC
Pending DTC
Freeze Frame
P1297 ELD Circuit Low Voltage
     


Is DTC P1297 indicated?

     
YES
     
     
     
Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the ELD and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM, then recheck. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1.
     
NO
     
     
     
Troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.?