P1257

Circuit Description
Under most conditions, the PCM commands the boost control solenoid to operate at a 100% PWM to allow full intake boost pressure upon demand. However, if reverse gear is selected, the PCM detects rapid deceleration, or engine load is extremely high, reduced boost pressure is desired. Under these conditions, the PCM commands the boost control solenoid to operate at a 0% PWM, which opens the bypass valve to reduce boost pressure by recirculating it back through the supercharger inlet.

Conditions for Running the DTC
Intake air temperature greater than -10°C (14°F).

Conditions for Setting the DTC
^ Engine torque exceeds a maximum torque threshold value. This value varies depending on commanded gear and engine rpm.
^ The above conditions are present for at least 20 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
^ The PCM will not illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL).
^ The PCM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Fail Records data only. This information will not be stored as Freeze Frame data.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
^ A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction.
^ DTC can be cleared by using the scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids
Check for the following conditions:
^ Damaged, disconnected, or restricted vacuum lines.
Visually and physically inspect for damaged, disconnected, kinked, pinched, or incorrectly routed boost control system hoses.
^ Boost Control Solenoid control circuit shorted to ground.
^ Binding Bypass Valve.
^ Sticking or misadjusted Bypass Valve Actuator.
An intermittent may be caused by rubbed through wire insulation.
Intermittent test - Disconnect PCM and install a J 39200 DMM to monitor voltage between the boost control solenoid control circuit at the PCM harness connector and ground. With the key ON, observe voltage while manipulating related connectors and wiring harness. If the failure is induced, the voltage display will change.

Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
3. Checks the Boost Control Solenoid control circuit. A short to ground in the Boost Control Solenoid control circuit will keep the bypass valve closed when the PCM is commanding it open, possibly causing an overboost condition during high engine load situations.
4. No inlet vacuum to the bypass valve actuator may cause the bypass valve to remain closed during deceleration. This condition may be perceived as a sail-on, possibly accompanied by a rough idle.
5. Checks for a sticking boost control solenoid.
13. This vehicle is equipped with a PCM which utilizes an Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM). When the PCM is being replaced, the new PCM must be programmed.