For 1990-2009 cars

### Diagnostic Instructions

• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provide an overview of each diagnostic category.

### DTC Descriptors

DTC P1511: Idle Speed Control (ISC) Motor Control Circuit
DTC P1512: Idle Speed Control (ISC) System
DTC P1513: Idle Speed Control (ISC) System Performance

### Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit | Short to Ground | High Resistance | Open | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
5-Volt Reference | P0122, P0222 | P0510, P2119, P1513 | P0122, P0222 | P0123, P0223 | --
Idle Motor Position Signal | P0222 | P1512 | P0222 | P0223 | --
Idle Motor Switch Signal | P0510 | -- | P0510 | -- | --
Throttle Position Sensor Signal | P0122 | P0510 | P0122 | P0123 | --
Idle Motor High Control | P1511, P1512 | P1511, P1512 | P1511, P1512 | P1511, P1512 | --
Idle Motor Low Control | P1511, P1512 | P1511, P1512 | P1511, P1512 | -- | --
Low Reference | -- | -- | P0123, P0223 | -- | --

### Typical Scan Tool Data

#### ISC Command

Circuit | Short to Ground | Open | Short to Voltage
--- | --- | --- | ---
Operating Conditions: Engine operating in closed loop Parameter Normal Range: ISC Command 30%
Idle Motor High Control | -40% | 0% | 0%
Idle Motor Low Control | 0% | 0% | -40%

### Circuit/System Description

The throttle body assembly uses an idle speed control (ISC) system that contains motor, throttle position (TP) sensor, motor position sensor, and an idle switch. The ISC system is used to control engine speed at idle. The engine control module (ECM) uses high and low control circuits to control the ISC motor. A 5-volt reference and low reference supplied by the ECM is shared by both the TP and motor position sensors. The TP and motor position sensors each have a signal circuit to feedback voltage to the ECM. The ECM commands the ISC motor by pulse width modulating the voltage on the high and low control circuits to adjust the throttle angle for idle speed control. The motor position sensor is used by the ECM to monitor the position of the ISC motor for idle operation. The TP sensor is used by the ECM to monitor the position of the throttle blade. An idle switch is used by the ECM to monitor when the throttle blade is at it rest position to allow the ISC motor to control idle operation. With the throttle blade at the rest position, the idle switch will be closed. When the throttle blade is opened, the idle switch will be open.

The ISC system consist of the following circuits:

• | A 5-volt reference

• | Idle motor high control

• | Idle motor low control

• | Idle motor position signal

• | Idle motor switch signal

• | Low reference

• | Throttle position sensor signal

### Conditions for Running the DTC

#### P1511

• | The engine is running.

• | The ignition 1 voltage is more than 10 volts.

• | The ISC motor angle is between 0.5-21 degrees.

• | This DTC runs continuously when the above conditions are met.

#### P1512

• | DTCs P0222 and P0223 are not set.

• | The engine is running.

• | The ignition 1 voltage is more than 10 volts.

• | The ISC motor angle is between 0.2-5.6 degrees.

• | This DTC runs continuously when the above conditions are met.

#### P1513

• | Ignition is ON.

• | The DTC runs continuously when the above condition is met.

### Conditions for Setting the DTC

#### P1511

The ECM has commanded a duty cycle of the ISC motor more than 25 percent or less than -42 percent for 6 seconds.

#### P1512

The ECM can not command the ISC motor to the desired position for 5 seconds.

#### P1513

The ECM detects the adaptation value exceeds the TP sensor or the ISC position sensor values.

### Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC P1511 and P1512 are Type B DTCs. DTC P1513 is a Type C DTC.

### Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTC P1511 and P1512 are Type B DTCs. DTC P1513 is a Type C DTC.

### Reference Information

#### Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

#### Connector End View Reference

• | Engine Control Module Connector End Views

• | Engine Controls Connector End Views

#### Electrical Information Reference

• | Circuit Testing

• | Connector Repairs

• | Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

• | Wiring Repairs

#### DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

#### Scan Tool Reference

• | Scan Tool Data List

• | Scan Tool Data Definitions

• | Scan Tool Output Controls

### Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON, with a scan tool, command the ISC motor ON. The ISC motor position sensor percentage should fluctuate between 3-5 percent.
2. If the vehicle passes the Circuit/System Verification Test, then operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that are captured in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records List.

### Circuit/System Testing

1. Verify that the following conditions do not exist:

• | The throttle body is not damaged or modified.

• | Vacuum leaks

• | A restricted air intake system

• | Excessive deposits on the throttle plate or bore

• | The throttle shaft for binding

• | The throttle linkage or the throttle cable for binding

• | Incorrectly installed positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve or hose

• | A malfunctioning PCV valve

⇒ | If you find any of the above conditions, repair as necessary.

2. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector of the ISC motor.

Important: The test lamp is used to load the circuit and may not illuminate.

3. Connect a test lamp between the high control circuit of the ISC motor and the negative terminal of the battery.
4. Ignition ON, test for less than 0.3 volt between the high control circuit of the ISC motor and the positive terminal of the battery.

⇒ | If greater than 0.3 volt, test the high control circuit of the ISC motor for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

Important: Use the AC volt scale on the DMM. The millivolt scale will produce an inaccurate reading.

5. Engine running, test for 30-40 hertz on the AC scale between the high control circuit of the ISC motor and the negative terminal of the battery.

⇒ | If frequency is not between 30-40 hertz, test the high control circuit of the ISC motor for a short to voltage. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

6. Ignition OFF, connect a test lamp between the low control circuit of the ISC motor and the positive terminal of the battery.

⇒ | If test lamp illuminates, test the low control circuit of the ISC motor for a short to ground. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

7. Ignition ON, test for less than 0.3 volt between the low control circuit of the ISC motor and the negative terminal of the battery.

⇒ | If greater than 0.3 volt, test the low control circuit of the ISC motor for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

8. Ignition ON, connect a test lamp between the 5-volt reference circuit of the ISC motor and the negative terminal of the battery.
9. Test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the 5-volt reference circuit of the ISC motor and the negative terminal of the battery.

⇒ | If less than 4.8 volts, test the 5-volt reference circuit of the ISC motor for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

10. If all circuits/connections test normal, test or replace the ISC motor.

### Component Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector of the ISC motor.
2. Measure for 3-6 ohms of resistance between the high and low control circuit terminals of the ISC motor.

⇒ | If the resistance is out of the specified range, replace the ISC motor.

### Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

• | Throttle Body Assembly Replacement

• | Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming