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DTC P053A: Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Heater Control Circuit / Open

P053A - POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT / OPEN

Description:  This DTC sets when the PCM detects that the actual PCVHC circuit voltage is less than the desired voltage.
Possible Causes: 
  • PCVHC circuit open or short to ground
  • IGN START/RUN circuit open or short to ground
  • Damaged PCV heater assembly
Diagnostic Aids:  Make sure the PCV valve is correct for the engine application and the PCV heater connector is correctly connected.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST HG .