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DTC 57 - Pcm 5-Volt Shorted: Notes

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The 5-volt reference is a non-varying calculated voltage. DTC 57 will set when 5-volt reference is less than one volt. PCM will default to backup fuel, no EGR and no turbo boost.

NOTE: Test numbers refer to numbers on diagnostic chart.
  1. This step confirms that a DTC is still present.
  2. This step checks that a 5-volt reference is present from the PCM.
  3. This step determines if a short to ground is present in the 5-volt reference circuits or in the PCM.