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Real-Time Clock Power Interrupt – Data Erratic, Intermittent or Incorrect
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Overview
| CODE | REASON | EFFECT |
| Fault Code: 319 PID: P251 SPN: 251 FMI: 2/2 LAMP: Amber (Maintenance Flashout) SRT: |
Real-Time Clock Power Interrupt – Data Erratic, Intermittent or Incorrect. Real-time clock lost power. |
None on performance. Data in the ECM will not have accurate time and date information. |
![]() ISX and ISM – Real-Time Clock Power Circuit
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Circuit Description
Under ordinary operating conditions, the real-time clock in the electronic control module (ECM) is powered by the vehicle’s batteries. If battery power to the ECM is lost, then the real-time clock will be powered by a battery in the engine harness (if equipped).
Component Location
The real-time clock battery is secured to the engine harness near the ECM. Refer to Procedure 100-002 (Engine Diagrams) in Section E for a detailed component location view.
Conditions for Running the Diagnostics
This diagnostic runs continuously when the keyswitch is in the ON position.
Conditions for Setting the Fault Codes
The ECM detects that the real time clock battery voltage is 3.3 VDC.
Action Taken When the Fault Code is Active
- The ECM flashes the amber CHECK ENGINE light at initial key-on when the diagnostic runs and fails.
- The real time clock values in the ECM data will be incorrect.
Conditions for Clearing the Fault Code
The ECM will turn off the amber CHECK ENGINE light immediately after the diagnostic runs and passes.
Shop Talk
Verify the electronic control module (ECM) calibration is correct. Check the calibration revision history found on QuickServe® Online for applicable fixes to the calibration stored in the ECM. If necessary, recalibrate the ECM. Refer to Procedure 019-032 (ECM Calibration Code) in Section 19 in the corresponding Troubleshooting and Repair Manual for the engine being serviced.
This fault indicates that the real-time clock in the ECM lost power. Possible causes for this fault are weak or failed real-time clock battery, failed wiring or connectors between the battery and ECM, or the engine is not equipped with a real-time clock battery and the vehicle battery power to the ECM is lost.
Refer to Troubleshooting Fault Code t05-319

