1997 GMC Pickup K3500

1997 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Self-Diagnostics - 7.4L C & K Series

DTC P1351 - IGNITION CONTROL (IC) CIRCUIT HIGH VOLTAGE

NOTE: For circuit reference, see the appropriate WIRING DIAGRAMS article. For
connector and terminal identification, see CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION .

Circuit Description

Enhanced ignition system provides timing input to VCM with a crank sensor. VCM utilizes reference pulse
to determine individual ignition spark timing for each cylinder.

Once VCM calculates ignition timing, timing signal is sent to ignition coil module. Each timing pulse
received by ignition coil module triggers module operation of ignition coil. Secondary ignition voltage is
induced then sent to distributor for distribution to each spark plug. IC signal voltage ranges from about 0.5
volt to 4.5 volts.

DTC will set when the following conditions are present:

l Voltage on IC circuit is greater than 4.9 volts and engine speed less than 250 RPM.

Diagnostic Procedures

1. Perform ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM CHECK. See the F - BASIC TESTING -
7.4L article. After performing OBD system check, go to next step.
2. Clear DTCs. Disconnect injector connector. Crank engine for 30 seconds. Check if DTC P1351 is set.
If DTC P1351 is set, go to next step. If DTC P1351 is not set, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS.
3. Turn ignition off. Reconnect injector connector. Disconnect ignition coil module connector. Using
DVOM, probe ignition coil module connector terminal "B" (engine harness side) to ground. With
DVOM on AC scale, crank engine and note voltage reading. If voltage is 1-4 volts, go to step 9). If
voltage is not 1-4 volts, go to next step.
4. Turn ignition off. Disconnect Gray VCM connector. Using DVOM, check resistance between IC
control circuit of VCM and ignition coil module connector terminal "B". If resistance is 10 ohms, go
to step 6). If resistance is not 10 ohms, go to next step.
5. Repair open in IC control circuit between VCM and ignition coil module. Go to step 16).
6. Check for poor connection at VCM. If a problem was found, go to next step. If a problem was not
found, go to step 8).
7. Repair VCM connection. After repairs, go to step 16).
8. Replace VCM. Program replacement VCM using required equipment. After replacing VCM, go to
step 16).
9. Turn ignition off. Using test light, probe ignition coil module connector terminal "C" (engine harness
side) to battery voltage. If test light illuminates, go to step 11). If test light does not illuminate, go to
next step.
10. Repair open in ignition coil module ground circuit. After repairs, go to step 16).
11. Turn ignition on. Using test light, probe ignition coil module connector terminals "D" and "A" (engine
harness side) to ground. If test light illuminates for both terminals, go to step 13). If test light does not
illuminate for both terminals, go to next step.
12. Repair ignition coil module ignition feed circuit. Go to step 16).
13. Check for poor connection at ignition coil module. If a problem was found, go to step 15). If a
problem was not found, go to next step.

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1997 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Self-Diagnostics - 7.4L C & K Series

14. Replace ignition coil module. After replacing module, go to step 16).
15. Repair ignition coil module connection. After repairs, go to next step.
16. Using scan tool, select DTC, CLEAR INFO. Start and warm engine to normal operating temperature.
Select DTC, SPECIFIC, then enter DTC P1351. Operate vehicle within the conditions for setting this
DTC. If scan tool indicates that this test ran and passed, go to next step. If scan tool does not indicate
that this test ran and passed, repeat step 2).
17. Using scan tool, select CAPTURE INFO, REVIEW INFO. If any undiagnosed DTC(s) are displayed,
go to applicable DTC test.

Diagnostic Aids

An intermittent may be caused by a poor connection, rubbed-through wire insulation or a broken wire inside
insulation. Inspect VCM harness connectors for backed-out terminals, improper mating, broken locks,
improperly formed or damaged terminals, poor terminal-to-wire connection, and damaged harness.

If connections and harness are okay, using DVOM connected between ignition feed circuit and IC control
circuit of VCM connector, monitor voltage while wiggling related connectors and wiring harness. If a failure
is induced, voltage will change. A change in voltage will assist in isolating location of fault.

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