Workshop Manual

6E–93
6VE1 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Reduced Power Lamp (RPL) “ON” Steady
060R200073
Circuit Description
The Reduced Power lamp (RPL) should always be
illuminated and steady with the ignition “ON” and the
engine stopped. Ignition feed voltage is supplied to the
RPL bulb through the meter fuse. The powertrain control
module (PCM) orders the RPL “ON” signal for Multiplex
Control Unit. When Multiplex Control Unit is received RPL
“ON” signal that turn RPL “ON” by grounding the RPL
driver circuit.
The RPL should not remain “ON” with the engine running
and no DTC(s) set. A steady RPL with the engine running
and no DTC(s) suggests a short to ground in the RPL
driver circuit.
Diagnostic Aids
An intermittent RPL may be caused by a poor connection,
rubbed through wire insulation, or a wire broken inside the
insulation. Check for the following items:
B Poor connection or damaged harness – Inspect the
PCM harness and connectors for improper mating,
broken locks, improperly formed or damaged
terminals, poor terminal to wire connection, and
damaged harness.
Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the
Diagnostic Chart.
2. If the RPL does not remain “ON” when the Multiplex
Control Unit is disconnected, the RPL driver wiring
is not faulty.
3. If the RPL driver circuit is OK, the instrument panel
cluster is faulty.
10. This vehicle is equipped with a PCM which utilizes
an electrically erasable programmable read only
memory (EEPROM). When the PCM is replaced,
the new PCM must be programmed. Refer to PCM
Replacement and Programming Procedures in
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Sensors.