Dodge P1618: Sensor Reference Voltage 1 Erratic
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Dodge P1618: Sensor Reference Voltage 1 Erratic
OVERVIEWWhat Does The Dodge P1618 Code Mean?
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) contains two internal 5-Volt Sensor Supply sources; Reference Voltage 1 and Reference Voltage 2. Each of these 5-Volt Supply sources are split internally into parallel circuits to provide a 5.0 volt reference to multiple three wire sensors. For self protection, if the 5-Volt Supply circuit is shorted to ground or if one of the sensors is internally shorted, the PCM will turn off the 5-Volt Supply circuit until the next ignition cycle.
What Are The Potential Causes Of The Dodge P1618 Code?
- 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT INTERMITTENTLY SHORTED TO GROUND
- 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT INTERMITTENTLY SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
- 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT INTERMITTENTLY OPEN
- CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
- ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR
- THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
- ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION (APP) SENSOR
- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
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Reference Sources
Dodge P1618, DTCDECODE.
