2008 Jeep Patriot Limited

2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Electrical Diagnostics - Compass & Patriot

P0642-SENSOR REFERENCE VOLTAGE 1 CIRCUIT LOW

CIRCUIT SCHEMATIC

Fig. 33: Sensor Reference Voltage Circuit Schematic

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ADDITIONAL WIRING

For complete wiring diagrams refer to:

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS for Compass.

SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS for Patriot.

MONITOR CONDITIONS

When Monitored:

With the ignition on.

SET CONDITIONS

Set Condition:

The PCM detects low voltage on the 5 volt supply circuit.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

Possible Causes
INTERMITTENT DTC
5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR
CAMSHAFT 2 POSITION SENSOR
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (MTX ONLY)
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)

Perform PRE-DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE .

DIAGNOSTIC TEST

1. DTC IS ACTIVE

Attempt to start the engine. If the engine will not start, crank the engine for 5 seconds.

WARNING: When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line with the
fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts, or fan. Do not
wear loose clothing. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in personal injury or death.

With the scan tool, select View DTCs.

Is the status Active for this DTC?

Yes

Go to 2.

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No

Refer to the *CHECKING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION Diagnostic Procedure.

2. ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR

Fig. 34: Measuring Voltage Of (F856) 5-Volt Supply Circuit In The APP Sensor Harness
Connector
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Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the APP Sensor harness connector.

Turn the ignition on.

Measure the voltage of the (F856) 5 Volt Supply circuit in the APP Sensor harness connector.

Is the voltage above 4.6 volts?

Yes

Replace the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor.

Perform PCM VERIFICATION TEST .

No

Go to 3.
3. CAMSHAFT 1/2 POSITION SENSOR

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Fig. 35: Measuring Voltage Of (F855) 5-Volt Supply Circuit In Camshaft 1/2 Position Sensor
Harness Connector
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Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the Camshaft 1/2 Position Sensor harness connector.

Turn the ignition on.

Measure the voltage of the (F855) 5 Volt Supply circuit.

Is the voltage above 4.6 volts?

Yes

Replace the Camshaft 1/2 Position Sensor.

Perform PCM VERIFICATION TEST .

No

Go to 4.
4. CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

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Fig. 36: Measuring Voltage Of (F855) 5-Volt Supply Circuit In Crankshaft Position Sensor
Harness Connector
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Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the Crankshaft Position Sensor harness connector.

Turn the ignition on.

Measure the voltage of the (F855) 5 Volt Supply circuit.

Is the voltage above 4.6 volts?

Yes

Replace the Crankshaft Position Sensor.

Perform PCM VERIFICATION TEST .

No

Go to 5.
5. THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR

Fig. 37: Measuring Voltage Of (F855) 5-Volt Supply Circuit In Throttle Body Harness
Connector
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Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the Throttle Body harness connector.

Turn the ignition on.

Measure the voltage of the (F855) 5 Volt Supply circuit.

Is the voltage above 4.6 volts?

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Yes

Replace the Throttle Body in accordance with the Service Information.

Perform PCM VERIFICATION TEST .

No

Go to 6.
6. VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Is the vehicle equipped with a manual transmission?

Yes

Go to 7.

No

Go to 8.
7. VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR

NOTE: Only vehicles equipped with a manual transmission will use a Vehicle
Speed Sensor.

Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the Vehicle Speed Sensor harness connector.

Turn the ignition on.

Measure the voltage of the (F856) 5 Volt Supply circuit.

Is the voltage above 4.6 volts?

Yes

Replace the Vehicle Speed Sensor.

Perform PCM VERIFICATION TEST .

No

Go to 8.
8. 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

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Fig. 38: Measuring Resistance Between Ground And 5-Volt Supply Circuit
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Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.

Measure the resistance between ground and the (F855) 5 Volt Supply circuit.

Measure the resistance between ground and the (F856) 5 Volt Supply circuit.

Is the resistance above 1000 ohms for both circuits?

Yes

Go to 9.

No

Repair the 5 Volt Supply circuit for a short to ground.

Perform PCM VERIFICATION TEST .
9. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)

Inspect the (F855) 5 Volt Supply circuit between the Camshaft 1/2 Position Sensor harness connector
and the PCM harness connector.

Inspect the (F855) 5 Volt Supply circuit between the Crankshaft Position Sensor harness connector
and the PCM harness connector.

Inspect the (F855) 5 Volt Supply circuit between the Throttle Body harness connector and the PCM
harness connector.

Inspect the (F856) 5 Volt Supply circuit between the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor harness
connector and the PCM harness connector.

If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, inspect the (F856) 5 Volt Supply circuit
between the Vehicle Speed Sensor harness connector and the PCM harness connector.

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Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.

Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.

Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

Were any problems found?

Yes

Repair as necessary.
Perform PCM VERIFICATION TEST .

No

Replace the PCM in accordance with the Service Information.

Perform PCM VERIFICATION TEST .

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