Acura P1297: Electrical Load Detector (ELD) Circuit Low Voltage

What Does The Acura P1297 Code Mean?

Condition for setting the DTC: The ELD output voltage is 0.27 V or less for at least 5 seconds. The execution time is continuous and DTC P1298 is not active.

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot.

What Are The Potential Causes Of The Acura P1297 Code?

Below are some potential causes of this DTC:

• Poor connections or loose terminals at the ELD and the PCM
• “Short” circuit between the PCM and the ELD
• Faulty left side engine compartment wire harness
• Faulty ELD
• PCM may need to be updated with the latest software
• Faulty PCM

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Note: During the purchasing process, please check carefully whether the part you want to buy fits your car!

Reference Sources

2001 Engine Performance Acura Self-Diagnostics, MDX, 3.2CL & 3.2TL, page 37.