Code P0651

2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
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DERREL
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Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I have a problem with code p0651
Jul 1, 2009 at 5:34 PM
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This code tells us that we have an issue with the 5-volt reference circuit.

This 5-volt circuit is what is used to have the sensor return a signal to the control module so that the control module knows what the sensor is reading. In other words, 5 volts are supplied to different sensors and the sensor returns a lower voltage between .5 and 4.5 volts and the control module knows what this voltage corresponds to.

So, we need to run through the testing attached below using this guide to help with this testing:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

I also attached a chart below that shows what this code is affecting as there are various sensors that will be affected until it is repaired.

Please let us know what questions you have and we can go from there.

Thanks
Apr 3, 2022 at 6:59 PM