ECD SYSTEM(w/o EGR Cooler), Diagnostic DTC:P1251

DTC Code DTC Name
P1251 Step Motor for Turbocharger Control Circuit (Intermittent)

DESCRIPTION

Refer to DTC P0046.

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DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Memory
P1251 Step Motor for Turbocharger Control Circuit (Intermittent)

Boost pressure is higher than the threshold* for 5 seconds (1 trip detection logic).

Tech Tips

*: This value changes based on engine speed, atmospheric pressure and the engine coolant temperature (the value is generally between 90 and 276 kPa).

  • Turbocharger nozzle vane control actuator

  • VN turbo link stuck malfunction

  • Extremely low battery voltage (P0560 stored simultaneously)

  • Intake system

  • Electric EGR control valve assembly

  • Injector assembly

  • Diesel throttle body assembly

  • ECM

 Comes on DTC stored
Related Data List
DTC No. Data List
P1251

  • MAP

  • Target Booster Pressure

  • MAF

  • Target EGR Valve Pos

  • Actual EGR Valve Pos

  • Actual VN Turbo Position

  • Atmosphere Pressure

Tech Tips

If DTC P1251 is stored due to the VN turbo vane being stuck closed, the following symptoms may appear:


  • Vehicle surge when driving with full load

  • Sudden lack of power due to power being limited

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

DTC No. DTC Detection Drive Pattern
P1251 Vehicle being driven

WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to DTC P0046.

Click here

Refer to DTC P2564.

Click here

MONITOR RESULT

Note

After replacing an injector assembly, the ECM needs registration Click here.

Tech Tips

Read freeze frame data using the GTS. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK FOR ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (RECORD STORED DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the GTS on.

    3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.

    4. Read the DTCs.


      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Trouble Codes

      Tech Tips


      • Record the stored DTCs and freeze frame data.

      • Be sure to carefully examine "MAP" and "Target Booster Pressure" in the freeze frame data.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      P1251 is output A
      P1251 and other DTCs are output B

      Tech Tips

      DC motor-related DTCs: P0046, P0047 and P0048.

      Click here

      Nozzle vane position sensor-related DTCs: P2564 and P2565.

      Click here


    B

    GO TO DTC CHART Click here

    A

  2. CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM


    1. Check if the hoses between the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly and turbocharger sub-assembly, and turbocharger sub-assembly and intake manifold are damaged or disconnected.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Hoses or pipes are damaged or disconnected A
      No hoses or pipes are damaged or disconnected B

      Tech Tips


      • Be sure to check if the hoses and pipes between the air cleaner and compressor are disconnected as disconnection of a hose or pipe can cause overboost. Also, check the high pressure hoses for disconnection due to overboost.

      • Check for disconnection of the exhaust pipes.

      • Using your hand, check whether the pipes and hoses in the intake system are securely connected.

      • Check for any modifications in the intake system made by the user.


    B

    GO TO STEP 4 Click here

    A

  3. REPAIR OR REPLACE INTAKE SYSTEM


    1. Repair or replace the malfunctioning part in the intake system.

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

  4. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (OPERATE TURBOCHARGER SUB-ASSEMBLY)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the GTS on.

    3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Test the Turbo Charger Step Motor / Data List / Target VN Turbo Position and Actual VN Turbo Position.

    4. While changing the Active Test value to 10, 20, 30, 40, 30, 20 and 10%, check that Actual VN Turbo Position smoothly changes to the set opening amount.

      Note

      When moving the vanes toward the fully closed position, make sure that Actual VN Turbo Position does not become 5% or less.

      OK
      The Actual VN Turbo Position value follows the Target VN Turbo Position.
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TURBOCHARGER NOZZLE VANE CONTROL ACTUATOR - ECM) Click here

    OK

  5. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (ACTIVATE THE EGR VALVE CLOSE)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Start the engine and warm it up, and make sure the A/C switch and all accessory switches are off.

    3. Turn the ignition switch off. Wait for 30 seconds, and then restart the engine.

    4. Turn the GTS on.

    5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Primary / MAF.


      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Data List
      Tester Display
      MAF

    6. Read the MAF value displayed on the GTS while the engine is idling.

    7. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Activate the EGR Valve Close / Data List / MAF.


      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Active Test
      Active Test Display
      Activate the EGR Valve Close
      Data List Display
      MAF

    8. Read the MAF value when the EGR valve is closed using the Active Test function.

      Tech Tips


      • If idling continues for 20 minutes or more, the EGR valve target opening angle becomes 0% (EGR valve fully closed). As this makes diagnosis impossible, it becomes necessary to drive the vehicle or to restart the engine.

      • Before performing the diagnosis, confirm that the EGR valve target opening angle is not 0%.

      Result
      Active Test Result Proceed to

      Activate the EGR Valve Close:

      Off (Open) to On (Closed)

      		 MAF value does not change A
      MAF value changes B

      Note

      As the measured values may differ from those shown below due to factors such as differences in measuring environments and changes in vehicle condition due to aging, do not use these values to determine whether the vehicle is malfunctioning or not.

      Tech Tips

      The problem may be a temporary one, due to the entry of deposits or foreign matter. Check that there are no deposits or foreign matter in the electric EGR control valve assembly or mass air flow meter sub-assembly.

      Reference
      EGR Valve Condition (Opening) Measuring Condition MAF (Reference)
      Open (55%)

      • Atmosphere pressure: 101 kPa

      • Engine coolant temperature: 75°C (167°F)

      		 3 to 7 gm/sec
      Closed (0%) 11 to 16 gm/sec

    B

    READ VALUE USING GTS (INJECTION VOLUME) Click here

    A

  6. CHECK FOR DEPOSIT (ELECTRIC EGR CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY)


    1. Remove the electric EGR control valve assembly.

      Click here

    2. Visually check the electric EGR control valve assembly for deposits. If there are deposits, clean the electric EGR control valve assembly.

      Note


      • When cleaning the electric EGR control valve assembly, make sure the valve is completely closed.

      • When cleaning the electric EGR control valve assembly, perform initialization procedure Click here.

      • Do not forcibly open the valve, as it may be damaged or deformed.

      • When cleaning the electric EGR control valve assembly, use a piece of cloth soaked with cleaning solvent. Spraying the solvent directly onto these parts or soaking the parts in the solvent may damage the parts.

      • When cleaning the EGR control valve, care should be taken to prevent the ingress of cleaning solvent into the bearings of valve shaft, and when wiping off deposits on the EGR control valve, care should be taken not to push the deposits into the bearings of valve shaft. These contaminants may adversely affect on the function of EGR control valve.

      Tech Tips


      • If the EGR valve is stuck closed, the intake air amount increases and engine vibration may worsen.

      • If the EGR valve does not close properly or is stuck open, EGR becomes excessive and combustion becomes unstable. Also, there may be a lack of power.

    3. Reinstall the electric EGR control valve assembly.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

    GO TO STEP 11 Click here

  7. READ VALUE USING GTS (INJECTION VOLUME)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.

    3. Allow the engine to idle for 1 minute or more.

      Tech Tips

      The A/C switch and all accessory switches should be off with a fully warm engine.

    4. Turn the GTS on.

    5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Primary / Injection Volume.


      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Data List
      Tester Display
      Injection Volume

    6. Read the value of Injection Volume at 4000 rpm without load.

      Result
      Result Proceed to

      Injection Volume is less than 10.0 mm3/st

      		 A
      Except above B

      Tech Tips


      • If the injector assembly is malfunctioning, the compensatory injection volume remains at 5.0 mm3/st.

      • If there is a disconnection, the feedback value will increase and +5.0 mm3/st will be indicated, because it will become impossible for the injector to inject.


    B

    GO TO STEP 11 Click here

    A

  8. REPLACE INJECTOR ASSEMBLIES OF ALL CYLINDERS


    1. Replace the injector assemblies of all cylinders.

      Click here

      Note


      • When replacing the injector assembly for a cylinder, always be sure to use a new No. 1 injection pipe sub-assembly and a new No. 2 injection pipe sub-assembly.

      • Follow the procedure in the repair manual and temporarily install the No. 1 injection pipe sub-assembly, No. 2 injection pipe sub-assembly and No. 1 nozzle leakage pipe assembly, and then correctly position the injector assemblies. After that, tighten parts according to the torque specifications.

      • If the installation procedure is not performed correctly, injector assemblies may become out of position, which may cause the injector assemblies to deteriorate, resulting in malfunctions.

      • If an injector assembly deteriorates and malfunctions, other problems such as knocking, rough idle, etc. may occur.

      • If an injector assembly becomes out of position, it is possible that the seal between the injector assembly and injection pipe sub-assembly may become incomplete, resulting in a fuel leak.

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

  9. BLEED AIR FROM FUEL SYSTEM


    1. Bleed the air from the fuel system.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

  10. REGISTER INJECTOR COMPENSATION CODE AND PERFORM PILOT QUANTITY LEARNING


    1. Register the injector compensation code.

      Click here


      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Utility
      Tester Display
      Injector Compensation

    2. Perform the injector pilot quantity learning.

      Click here


      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Utility
      Tester Display
      Pilot Quantity Learning
      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

  11. CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Clear the DTCs.


      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Clear DTCs

    3. Turn the ignition switch off.

    4. Start the engine and warm it up.

    5. Confirm the value of Engine Speed from the Freeze Frame Data recorded previously, and then drive the vehicle according to the Engine Speed value.

      Tech Tips

      Take a snapshot of "MAP" and "Target Boost Pressure" in the Data List with the GTS while driving the vehicle.

    6. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.

    7. Read the DTCs.


      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      P1251 is not output and the amount by which MAP exceeds Target Boost Pressure is 20 kPa or less A
      Except above B*

      Tech Tips

      *: Return to "Check Intake System" and inspect areas that have not been inspected yet.


    A

    END

    B*

    GO TO STEP 2 Click here

  12. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TURBOCHARGER NOZZLE VANE CONTROL ACTUATOR - ECM)


    1. Disconnect the DC motor connector.

    2. Disconnect the nozzle vane position sensor connector.

    3. Disconnect the ECM connector.

    4. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      C91-1 (M-) - C59-2 (VNM-) Always Below 1 Ω
      C91-2 (M+) - C59-1 (VNM+) Always Below 1 Ω
      C93-3 (VTA1) - C59-23 (VNA) Always Below 1 Ω
      C93-2 (VNE2) - C59-22 (VNE2) Always Below 1 Ω
      C93-1 (VNVC) - C59-30 (VNVC) Always Below 1 Ω
      C91-1 (M-) or C59-2 (VNM-) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher
      C91-2 (M+) or C59-1 (VNM+) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher
      C93-3 (VTA1) or C59-23 (VNA) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher
      C93-1 (VNVC) or C59-30 (VNVC) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher

    5. Reconnect the DC motor connector.

    6. Reconnect the nozzle vane position sensor connector.

    7. Reconnect the ECM connector.

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  13. INSPECT TURBOCHARGER NOZZLE VANE PLATE


    1. Remove the turbocharger sub-assembly.

      Click here

    2. Inspect the turbocharger nozzle vane plate.


      1. Remove the e-washer from the turbocharger nozzle vane control actuator.

    3. B0028B2

      Move the turbocharger vane control rod sub-assembly and check that the turbocharger nozzle vane plate moves.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Catches, but operates* OK
      Gets stuck and does not operate NG

      Tech Tips

      *: Check several times.


    OK

    REPLACE TURBOCHARGER NOZZLE VANE CONTROL ACTUATOR Click here

    NG

    REPLACE TURBOCHARGER SUB-ASSEMBLY Click here