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Engine Control System & Fuel System - 2.8l, 3.0l - DTC p2534 to DTC p2635 Cadillac SRX II

Testing & Diagnostics ~1302 words

Diagnostic Instructions

  1. Perform the «Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/oem-general-information/#vehicle-diagnostic-information-diagnostic-information-and-procedures) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
  2. Review «Strategy Based Diagnosis»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/oem-general-information/#vehicle-diagnostic-information-diagnostic-information-and-procedures__strategy-based-diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
  3. «Diagnostic Procedure Instructions»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/oem-general-information/#vehicle-diagnostic-information-diagnostic-information-and-procedures__diagnostic-procedure-instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information

CircuitShort to GroundOpen or High ResistanceShort to VoltageSignal Performance
IGN VoltageP2534P2534

Circuit/System Description

The fuel pump control module monitors the ignition voltage circuit in order to determine if the voltage is within the normal operating range.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The engine is running.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The FPCM detects that the IGN voltage is less than 6.0 V.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC P2534 is a Type A DTC.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTC P2534 is a Type A DTC.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Connector End View Reference

Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

  1. «Circuit Testing»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/body-electrical/#wiring-systems-and-power-management-diagnostic-information-and-procedures__circuit-testing)
  2. «Connector Repairs»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/body-electrical/#wiring-systems-and-power-management-diagnostic-information-and-procedures__connector-repairs)
  3. «Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/body-electrical/#wiring-systems-and-power-management-diagnostic-information-and-procedures)
  4. «Wiring Repairs»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/body-electrical/#wiring-systems-and-power-management-diagnostic-information-and-procedures__wiring-repairs)

DTC Type Reference

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Verify that DTC P0562 is not set. If DTC P0562 is set, refer to «Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/oem-general-information/#vehicle-diagnostic-information-diagnostic-information-and-procedures__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc-list) .
  2. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector of the K27 fuel pump control module.
  3. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal 21 and ground. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  4. If all circuits test normal, replace the K27 fuel pump control module.

Repair Procedures

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for fuel pump control module replacement, setup, and programming

  1. Perform the «Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/oem-general-information/#vehicle-diagnostic-information-diagnostic-information-and-procedures) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
  2. Review «Strategy Based Diagnosis»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/oem-general-information/#vehicle-diagnostic-information-diagnostic-information-and-procedures__strategy-based-diagnosis) for a overview of the diagnostic approach.
  3. «Diagnostic Procedure Instructions»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/oem-general-information/#vehicle-diagnostic-information-diagnostic-information-and-procedures__diagnostic-procedure-instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

To improve shift feel, the transmission control module (TCM) is constantly sending the engine control module (ECM) serial data messages with information regarding it's request for modifying engine speed or torque. The serial data messages are sent through two circuits which are part of a communication network called the controller area network (CAN). The ECM sets DTC P2544 when it detects a discrepancy in the structure of the message causing the integrity of the message to be questioned.

An intermittent fault in the CAN circuits will cause the ECM to set DTC P2544.

  1. The engine run time is greater than 0.5 s.
  2. No other CAN errors are present.

The ECM detects that the engine speed and torque modification messages from the TCM are either corrupted or intermittently missing for greater than 4 s.

  1. DTC P2544 is a Type B DTC.
  2. The TCM commands maximum line pressure during shifts, which results in harsh shifts.
  3. The TCM freezes adaptive functions.

DTC P2544 is a Type B DTC.

DTC Type Reference

Circuit/System Verification

  1. DTC P2544 is an informational DTC. Diagnose all other engine control DTCs prior to DTC P2544. Refer to «Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/oem-general-information/#vehicle-diagnostic-information-diagnostic-information-and-procedures__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc-list) .
  2. If there are no other engine controls DTCs, diagnosis is accomplished by looking for an intermittent CAN circuit fault. Refer to «Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with High Speed GMLAN Device»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/communication-devices/#data-communication-system) .

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for TCM replacement, setup, and programming.

  1. Perform the «Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/oem-general-information/#vehicle-diagnostic-information-diagnostic-information-and-procedures) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
  2. Review «Strategy Based Diagnosis»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/oem-general-information/#vehicle-diagnostic-information-diagnostic-information-and-procedures__strategy-based-diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
  3. «Diagnostic Procedure Instructions»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/oem-general-information/#vehicle-diagnostic-information-diagnostic-information-and-procedures__diagnostic-procedure-instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
CircuitShort to GroundOpen or High ResistanceShort to VoltageSignal Performance
ControlP0231P023FP0232P023F, P2635
Low ReferenceP023FP023F, P2635

The engine control module (ECM) supplies voltage to the fuel pump control module when the ECM detects that the ignition is on. The voltage from the ECM to the fuel pump control module remains active for 2 seconds, unless the engine is in crank or run. While this voltage is being received, the fuel pump control module closes the ground switch of the fuel pump and also supplies a varying voltage to the fuel tank pump module in order to maintain the desired fuel rail pressure.

  1. DTC P018B, P018C, P018D, P0231, P0232, P023F, P064A, P1255 or P06A6 are not active.
  2. DTC P0641 has not failed this ignition cycle.
  3. Fuel pump control is enabled and the fuel pump control state is normal.
  4. The system voltage is greater than 11 V.
  5. The engine has been running for more than 30 seconds.

This DTC sets when the fuel pump control module detects a predetermined fuel pressure performance degradation between the desired fuel rail pressure and the current estimated fuel rail pressure.

DTC P2635 is a Type B DTC.

DTC P2635 is a Type B DTC.

Diagnostic Aids

Using the Failure Records data may help locate an intermittent condition. If you cannot duplicate the DTC, the information in the Failure Records can help determine how many miles since the DTC set. The Fail Counter and Pass Counter can help determine how many ignition cycles that the diagnostic test reported a pass and/or a fail.

Schematic Reference

Connector End View Reference

Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

  1. «Circuit Testing»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/body-electrical/#wiring-systems-and-power-management-diagnostic-information-and-procedures__circuit-testing)
  2. «Connector Repairs»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/body-electrical/#wiring-systems-and-power-management-diagnostic-information-and-procedures__connector-repairs)
  3. «Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/body-electrical/#wiring-systems-and-power-management-diagnostic-information-and-procedures)
  4. «Wiring Repairs»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/body-electrical/#wiring-systems-and-power-management-diagnostic-information-and-procedures__wiring-repairs)

DTC Type Reference

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

  1. Verify that DTCs P018C, P018D, P0231, P0232, or P023F are not set. If the DTC is set, refer to «Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/oem-general-information/#vehicle-diagnostic-information-diagnostic-information-and-procedures__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc-list) .
  2. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the G12 fuel pump.
  3. Ignition ON, test for less than 5.0 ohms between the G12 fuel pump low reference circuit terminal B and ground. If greater than the specified range, test the G12 fuel pump low reference circuit for a high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K27 fuel pump control module.
  4. Ignition OFF, install a test lamp between the control circuit terminal A and the low reference circuit terminal B.
  5. Ignition ON, command the Fuel Pump Relay ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states. If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K27 fuel pump control module. If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K27 fuel pump control module.
  6. Perform the «Fuel System Diagnosis (LF1 China)»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/testing-diagnostics/#engine-control-system-fuel-system-28l-30l-symptom-troubleshooting-and-diagnosis) or «Fuel System Diagnosis (LF1 Except China)»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/testing-diagnostics/#engine-control-system-fuel-system-28l-30l-symptom-troubleshooting-and-diagnosis) or «Fuel System Diagnosis (LAU China)»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/testing-diagnostics/#engine-control-system-fuel-system-28l-30l-symptom-troubleshooting-and-diagnosis) or «Fuel System Diagnosis (LAU Except China)»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/testing-diagnostics/#engine-control-system-fuel-system-28l-30l-symptom-troubleshooting-and-diagnosis) to verify proper fuel pressure. If the fuel pressure is not normal, replace the G12 fuel pump
  7. If all circuits test normal, replace the K27 fuel pump control module.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

  1. «Fuel Pump Replacement»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/testing-diagnostics/#engine-control-system-fuel-system-28l-30l-repair-instructions)
  2. «Control Module References»(/cadillac/srx/ii-2009-2012/remont/communication-devices/#programming-and-setup-all-systems__control-module-references) for fuel pump control module replacement, setup, and programming

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