DTC Troubleshooting: P1297
DTC P1297:
 ELD Circuit Low Voltage
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  1. Check the ELD in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
Is 72 A or more indicated?
YES -
Go to Step 3 .
NO -
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the ELD and the ECM/PCM.■
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  1. Disconnect the ELD 3P connector.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  1. Check the ELD in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
Is 72 A or more indicated?
YES -
Go to Step 7 .
NO -
Go to Step 11 .
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  1. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
  1. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector A (44P).
  1. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal A23 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Repair short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (A23) and the ELD, then go to Step 13 .
NO -
Go to Step 20 .
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  1. Replace the ELD.
  1. Reconnect all connectors.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  1. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
  1. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure.
  1. Start the engine.
  1. Turn on the headlights.
  1. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P1297 indicated?
YES -
Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the ELD and the ECM/PCM, then go to Step 1 .
NO -
Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.■
  1. Reconnect all connectors.
  1. Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good ECM/PCM.
  1. Start the engine.
  1. Turn on the headlights.
  1. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P1297 indicated?
YES -
Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the ELD and the ECM/PCM. If the ECM/PCM was updated, substitute a known-good ECM/PCM, then recheck. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, go to Step 1 .
NO -
If the ECM/PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, replace the original ECM/PCM. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.■