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    Trouble Code P1218

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    The document provides troubleshooting steps for a P1218 Injection Pump Calibration Circuit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) on a 1996 GMC Suburban. The PCM uses a calibrated resistor in the injection pump to determine fuel rates. If the PCM memory is disturbed or the PCM is replaced, it will relearn the resistor value on the next ignition cycle. The troubleshooting process checks connections and clears codes to see if the issue persists or is intermittent. If the problem remains, the injection pump is replaced.

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    Trouble Code P1218

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    The document provides troubleshooting steps for a P1218 Injection Pump Calibration Circuit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) on a 1996 GMC Suburban. The PCM uses a calibrated resistor in the injection pump to determine fuel rates. If the PCM memory is disturbed or the PCM is replaced, it will relearn the resistor value on the next ignition cycle. The troubleshooting process checks connections and clears codes to see if the issue persists or is intermittent. If the problem remains, the injection pump is replaced.

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    The document provides troubleshooting steps for a P1218 Injection Pump Calibration Circuit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) on a 1996 GMC Suburban. The PCM uses a calibrated resistor in the injection pump to determine fuel rates. If the PCM memory is disturbed or the PCM is replaced, it will relearn the resistor value on the next ignition cycle. The troubleshooting process checks connections and clears codes to see if the issue persists or is intermittent. If the problem remains, the injection pump is replaced.

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    Trouble Code P1218

    Uploaded by

    stefanlein
    The document provides troubleshooting steps for a P1218 Injection Pump Calibration Circuit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) on a 1996 GMC Suburban. The PCM uses a calibrated resistor in the injection pump to determine fuel rates. If the PCM memory is disturbed or the PCM is replaced, it will relearn the resistor value on the next ignition cycle. The troubleshooting process checks connections and clears codes to see if the issue persists or is intermittent. If the problem remains, the injection pump is replaced.

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    Service Information Seite 1 von 3

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    Document ID# 34905 Print
    1996 GMC Truck GMC Suburban - 2WD

    DTC P1218 Injection Pump Calibration


    Circuit

    Circuit Description

    The PCM uses a calibrated resistor mounted internally in the injection pump to determine fuel rates.
    The resistor value is stored in the PCM memory. If the PCM memory has been disturbed or the PCM
    has been replaced, the PCM will relearn the resistor value on the next ignition cycle. This is a type B
    DTC.

    Conditions for Setting the DTC

     PCM currently does not have a valid resistor valve.


     PCM is unable to read a resistor value

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    Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    The lowest fuel table. Possible poor performance problem.

    Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

     The PCM will turn the MIL off after three consecutive trips without a fault condition.
     A History DTC will clear when forty consecutive warm-up cycles that the diagnostic does not
    fail (coolant temperature has risen 5°C (40°F) from start up coolant temperature and engine
    coolant temperature exceeds 71°C (160°F) that same ignition cycle.
     Use of a Scan Tool

    Diagnostic Aids

    Check connection at fuel injector driver. Clear DTC, and cycle ignition. If DTC clears, treat
    condition as an intermittent.

    Test Description

    Number(s) below refer to the Step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.

    3. This Step will determine if there is a problem with the connection at the fuel solenoid driver or
    faulty injection pump.

    Value
    Step Action (s) Yes No
    Important

    Before clearing DTCs use the scan tool Capture


    Info to record freeze frame and failure records
    1 for reference, as data will be lost when Clear --
    Info function is used. Go to Powertrain On
    Board Diagnostic
    Was the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System (OBD) System
    Check performed? Go to Step 2 Check
    Are than any other DTCs set? Refer to
    2 -- Applicable
    DTC Table Go to Step 3
    1. Check connection at Fuel Solenoid
    Driver.
    3 2. Clear DTC, and cycle ignition. --

    Does the DTC clear? Go to Step 5 Go to Step 4


    Replace injection pump. Refer to Fuel Injection
    Pump Replacement .
    4 --
    Is the action complete? Go to Step 5 --
    1. Using the Scan Tool, select DTC, Clear
    Info.
    2. Start engine and idle at normal operating
    temperature.
    3. Select DTC, Specific, then enter the

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    DTC number which was set.


    4. Operate vehicle within the conditions for
    setting this DTC as specified in the
    5 supporting text. --

    Does the Scan Tool indicate that this diagnostic


    Ran and Passed? Go to Step 6 Go to Step 2
    Using the Scan Tool, select Capture Info,
    Review Info.
    6 -- Go to the
    Are any DTCs displayed that have not been Applicable
    diagnosed? DTC Table System OK

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    Document ID# 34905 Print
    1996 GMC Truck GMC Suburban - 2WD

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