Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

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The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

DTC P0641

Step	Action	Values	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics Connector End View Reference: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector End Views or Engine Controls Connector End Views
1	Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?	-	Go to Step 2	Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
2	Observe the Freeze Frame/Failure Records for this DTC. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds. Start the engine. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records. Did the DTC fail this ignition?	-	Go to Step 3	Go to Intermittent Conditions
3	Visually and physically inspect the powertrain control module (PCM) and engine grounds. Ensure that the grounds are clean and secure. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	-	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 4
4	IMPORTANT: Voltage above 5.2 only during the first 5 seconds of ignition ON, and the presence of throttle actuator DTCs, may indicate a short between the 5-volt reference and the throttle actuator control (TAC) motor control circuits. Turn OFF the ignition for 90 seconds. Disconnect the air conditioning (A/C) refrigerant pressure sensor. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Measure the voltage from the 5-volt reference circuit of the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor harness connector to a good ground with a DMM. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the voltage within the specified value for the first 5 seconds of ignition ON?	4.8-5.2 V	Go to Step 7	Go to Step 5
5	Is the voltage more than the specified value?	5.2 V	Go to Step 6	Go to Step 8
6	Turn OFF the ignition for 90 seconds. Disconnect the TAC module connector. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Measure the voltage from the 5-volt reference circuit of the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor harness connector to a good ground with a DMM. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the voltage within the specified value for the first 5 seconds of ignition ON?	4.8-5.2 V	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 13
7	Connect the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor. Disconnect the accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor. Measure the voltage from the 5-volt reference circuit of the APP sensor 2 harness connector to a good ground with a DMM. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the voltage within the specified value?	4.8-5.2 V	Go to Intermittent Conditions	Go to Step 12
8	Observe the DMM while disconnecting all other devices that are connected to the 5-volt reference 1 circuit, one at a time. If the voltage changes when one of the above components are disconnected, replace the component. Refer to the appropriate replacement procedure below: Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Replacement (Malibu Sedan) Accelerator Controls Pedal Replacement Throttle Body Assembly Replacement Was a component replaced?	-	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 9
9	Test the 5-volt reference 1 circuits for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	-	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 11
10	Turn OFF the ignition for 90 seconds. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Test the following circuits for a short to voltage: The 5-volt reference 1 circuits The fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor signal circuit The A/C refrigerant pressure sensor signal circuit The manifold absolute pressure sensor (MAP) signal circuit-Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems Did you find and correct the condition?	-	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 11
11	Replace the PCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the repair?	-	Go to Step 14	-
12	Replace the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. Did you complete the replacement?	-	Go to Step 14	-
13	Replace the throttle body assembly. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?	-	Go to Step 14	-
14	Clear the DTCs with a scan tool. Turn OFF the ignition for 60 seconds. Start the engine. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records. Did the DTC fail this ignition?	-	Go to Step 3	Go to Step 15
15	Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool. Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed?	-	Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information	System OK