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Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1998 🢒 Intrigue 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.8L 🢒 DTC P1665 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Vent Solenoid Control Circuit

Object Number: 154561 Size: MF
Engine Controls Components
Engine Data Sensors-MAF, EVAP Vent, EVAP Purge, EGR
OBD II Symbol Description Notice

Circuit Description

Output Driver Modules (ODMs) are used by the PCM to turn on many of the current-driven devices that are needed to control various engine and Transaxle functions. Each ODM is capable of controlling up to 7 separate outputs by applying ground to the device which the PCM is commanding ON. Unlike the Quad Driver Modules (QDMs) used in prior model years, ODMs have the capability of diagnosing each output circuit individually. DTC P1665 set indicates an improper voltage level has been detected on output circuit which controls the EVAP canister vent valve.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • The ignition is ON.
    • An improper voltage level has been detected on the EVAP canister vent valve control circuit.
    • The above conditions are present for at least 30 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The PCM will not illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL).
    • The PCM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Fail Records data only. This information will not be stored as Freeze Frame data.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
    • A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction.
    • DTC can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear Info function or by disconnecting the PCM battery feed.

Diagnostic Aids

Check for the following conditions:

    • Poor connection at PCM or the EVAP canister vent valve.
        Inspect harness connectors for backed out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and poor terminal to wire connection.
    • Damaged harness.
        Inspect the wiring harness for damage. If the harness appears to be OK, disconnect the PCM, turn the ignition ON and observe a voltmeter connected to the EVAP canister vent valve control circuit at the PCM harness connector while moving connectors and wiring harnesses related to the EVAP canister vent valve. A change in voltage will indicate the location of the malfunction.

Reviewing the Fail Records vehicle mileage since the diagnostic test last failed may help determine how often the condition that caused the DTC to be set occurs. This may assist in diagnosing the condition.

Test Description

Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Chart.

  1. Ignition feed voltage should be present on the control circuit with the PCM disconnected and the ignition turned ON.

  2. Checks for a shorted component or a short to B+ on the control circuit. Either condition would result in a measured current of over 800 milliamps. Also checks for a component that is going open while being operated, resulting in a measured current of 0 milliamps.

    3.

  3. Checks for a short to voltage on the control circuit.

DTC P1665 - EVAP Vent Solenoid Control Circuit

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to the Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. disconnect the PCM.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  4. Using a J 39200 Digital Multimeter, measure voltage between the EVAP canister vent valve control circuit at the PCM harness connector and ground.

Is voltage near the specified value?

B+

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 6

3

  1. Connect the digital multimeter to measure current between the EVAP canister vent valve control circuit at the PCM harness connector and ground.
  2. Monitor the current reading on the digital multimeter for at least 2 minutes.

Does the current reading remain between the specified values?

0.1-0.8 Amps

(100 - 800 mA)

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Disconnect the EVAP canister vent valve (leave the PCM disconnected).
  2. Using a digital multimeter, measure voltage between the EVAP vent solenoid control circuit and ground.

Is voltage at the specified value?

0 V

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 5

5

Locate and repair short to voltage in the EVAP canister vent valve control circuit. Refer to Repair Procedures in Wiring Repairs .

Is action complete?

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Go to Step 16

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6
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Check the ignition feed fuse for the EVAP canister vent valve.

Is the fuse blown?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7
  1. Locate and repair short to ground in ignition feed circuit for the EVAP canister vent valve. Refer to Fuse Block Details in Engine Electrical .
  2. Replace fuse.

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 16

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8
  1. Disconnect the EVAP canister vent valve.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Measure voltage between the ignition feed circuit for the EVAP EVAP canister vent valve and ground.

Is voltage near the specified value?

B+

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 13

9
  1. Check the EVAP canister vent valve control circuit for an open or a short to ground.
  2. If a problem is found, repair the EVAP canister vent valve control circuit. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Was a problem found?

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Go to Step 16

Go to Step 10

10
  1. Check the EVAP canister vent valve control circuit and the ignition feed circuit for a poor connection at the EVAP canister vent valve and at the PCM.
  2. If a problem is found, replace loose terminal(s). Refer to Repair Procedures in Wiring Repairs .

Was a problem found?

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Go to Step 16

Go to Step 14

11
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Reconnect the PCM.
  3. Disconnect the EVAP canister vent valve.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  5. Connect a test light between the EVAP canister vent valve control circuit and the ignition feed circuit at the EVAP canister vent valve harness connector.
  6. Using the scan tool outputs test function, cycle the EVAP vent solenoid ON and OFF.

Does the test light flash ON and OFF?

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Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 12

12
  1. Check the EVAP canister vent valve control circuit for a poor connection at the PCM.
  2. If a problem is found, replace loose terminal.

Was a problem found?

--

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 15

13

Locate and repair open in the ignition feed circuit to the EVAP canister vent valve. Refer to Repair Procedures in Wiring Repairs .

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 16

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14

Replace the EVAP canister vent valve. Refer to Evaporative Emission Vent Valve Replacement .

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 16

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15

Replace the PCM.

Important:: Replacement PCM must be programmed. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming .

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 16

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16
  1. Review and record scan tool Fail Records data.
  2. Clear DTCs.
  3. Operate the vehicle within Fail Records conditions as noted.
  4. Using a scan tool, monitor Specific DTC info for DTC P1665.

Does the scan tool indicate DTC P1665 failed this ign?

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Go to Step 2

System OK