Can't clear p1518 code
#1
Can't clear p1518 code
I have a 1999 C5 that has numerous codes one being p1518.I tried clearing the codes and the p1518 will clear but comes right back up.So this does not allow me to manually advance through the rest of the codes to clear them. The car showed all the service warnings and went into reduced power and died. It will not start. I read the my dash has gone nuts thread and performed all the task listed. I was going to clear all the codes and crank the car and see which ones came back up but as I said the car will not start. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Tommy
#5
Le Mans Master
Have you measured the battery voltage AT the battery? The car will crank on low volts but the electronics will go nuts.
A fully charged battery should be 12.6v or more.
It's not 12 volts it's 12.6 because each cell is 2.1 volts.
If the battery is
12.5 = 85% charged
12.4 = 65%
12.3 = 50%
12.2 = 35%
12.1 = drained
A fully charged battery should be 12.6v or more.
It's not 12 volts it's 12.6 because each cell is 2.1 volts.
If the battery is
12.5 = 85% charged
12.4 = 65%
12.3 = 50%
12.2 = 35%
12.1 = drained
#6
Have you measured the battery voltage AT the battery? The car will crank on low volts but the electronics will go nuts.
A fully charged battery should be 12.6v or more.
It's not 12 volts it's 12.6 because each cell is 2.1 volts.
If the battery is
12.5 = 85% charged
12.4 = 65%
12.3 = 50%
12.2 = 35%
12.1 = drained
A fully charged battery should be 12.6v or more.
It's not 12 volts it's 12.6 because each cell is 2.1 volts.
If the battery is
12.5 = 85% charged
12.4 = 65%
12.3 = 50%
12.2 = 35%
12.1 = drained
#7
Le Mans Master
Try to go thru the codes again to see if any others show up. Don't try to delete P1518 when you do it.
Never heard of not being able to look thru codes because of one code locking the DIC up.
Never heard of not being able to look thru codes because of one code locking the DIC up.
#8
The DIC will scroll through the other codes until I go manual. It returns to the p1518 and will not scroll forward or backward.
Last edited by tcen24b; 06-13-2015 at 11:18 AM.
#9
Team Owner
Here is a little extra help for you:
P1518 Chevrolet
P1518 Chevrolet - Throttle Actuator Control Module Performance
PDF Share Code 2 P1518 Chevrolet Comments | Add Comment
Possible causes
- Dead or weak battery
- Faulty Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module
- Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module harness is ope or shorted
- Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module circuit poor electrical connection
- Check Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module connector for water
What does this mean? What does this mean?
When is the code detected?
The Engine Control Module (ECM) has detected a loss of data or invalid data from the Throttle Actuator Control (TAC)
Possible symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
- No throttle response
P1518 Chevrolet Description
The Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module contains data which is essential for proper TAC operation. The TAC module continuously test the integrity of this data. When the TAC module is unable to write or read data to and from random access memory (RAM), or the TAC module is unable to correctly read data from the flash memory or and internal TAC module processor fault is detected and the Detected Trouble Code (DTC) is set.
You are going to have to look at your connection on your TAC module located next to the PCM in the passenger fender well (thru access panel)
It is very very possible that battery acid has leaked down and got on the connections of the TAC module - this is the module that communicates between the throttle (gas pedal), PCM, and Throttle Position Sensor (side of the Throttle Body)
Inspect all of those! Especially under the battery, passenger side fender well access panel!
Thanks,Matt
P1518 Chevrolet
P1518 Chevrolet - Throttle Actuator Control Module Performance
PDF Share Code 2 P1518 Chevrolet Comments | Add Comment
Possible causes
- Dead or weak battery
- Faulty Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module
- Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module harness is ope or shorted
- Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module circuit poor electrical connection
- Check Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module connector for water
What does this mean? What does this mean?
When is the code detected?
The Engine Control Module (ECM) has detected a loss of data or invalid data from the Throttle Actuator Control (TAC)
Possible symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
- No throttle response
P1518 Chevrolet Description
The Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module contains data which is essential for proper TAC operation. The TAC module continuously test the integrity of this data. When the TAC module is unable to write or read data to and from random access memory (RAM), or the TAC module is unable to correctly read data from the flash memory or and internal TAC module processor fault is detected and the Detected Trouble Code (DTC) is set.
You are going to have to look at your connection on your TAC module located next to the PCM in the passenger fender well (thru access panel)
It is very very possible that battery acid has leaked down and got on the connections of the TAC module - this is the module that communicates between the throttle (gas pedal), PCM, and Throttle Position Sensor (side of the Throttle Body)
Inspect all of those! Especially under the battery, passenger side fender well access panel!
Thanks,Matt
#10
Team Owner
I have a 1999 C5 that has numerous codes one being p1518.I tried clearing the codes and the p1518 will clear but comes right back up.So this does not allow me to manually advance through the rest of the codes to clear them. The car showed all the service warnings and went into reduced power and died. It will not start. I read the my dash has gone nuts thread and performed all the task listed. I was going to clear all the codes and crank the car and see which ones came back up but as I said the car will not start. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Tommy
Also check all your grounds on the Vette, here is a member who has recently done this - with many pictures
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...re-report.html
Thanks,Matt
#11
Here is a little extra help for you:
P1518 Chevrolet
P1518 Chevrolet - Throttle Actuator Control Module Performance
PDF Share Code 2 P1518 Chevrolet Comments | Add Comment
Possible causes
- Dead or weak battery
- Faulty Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module
- Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module harness is ope or shorted
- Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module circuit poor electrical connection
- Check Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module connector for water
What does this mean? What does this mean?
When is the code detected?
The Engine Control Module (ECM) has detected a loss of data or invalid data from the Throttle Actuator Control (TAC)
Possible symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
- No throttle response
P1518 Chevrolet Description
The Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module contains data which is essential for proper TAC operation. The TAC module continuously test the integrity of this data. When the TAC module is unable to write or read data to and from random access memory (RAM), or the TAC module is unable to correctly read data from the flash memory or and internal TAC module processor fault is detected and the Detected Trouble Code (DTC) is set.
You are going to have to look at your connection on your TAC module located next to the PCM in the passenger fender well (thru access panel)
It is very very possible that battery acid has leaked down and got on the connections of the TAC module - this is the module that communicates between the throttle (gas pedal), PCM, and Throttle Position Sensor (side of the Throttle Body)
Inspect all of those! Especially under the battery, passenger side fender well access panel!
Thanks,Matt
P1518 Chevrolet
P1518 Chevrolet - Throttle Actuator Control Module Performance
PDF Share Code 2 P1518 Chevrolet Comments | Add Comment
Possible causes
- Dead or weak battery
- Faulty Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module
- Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module harness is ope or shorted
- Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module circuit poor electrical connection
- Check Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module connector for water
What does this mean? What does this mean?
When is the code detected?
The Engine Control Module (ECM) has detected a loss of data or invalid data from the Throttle Actuator Control (TAC)
Possible symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
- No throttle response
P1518 Chevrolet Description
The Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module contains data which is essential for proper TAC operation. The TAC module continuously test the integrity of this data. When the TAC module is unable to write or read data to and from random access memory (RAM), or the TAC module is unable to correctly read data from the flash memory or and internal TAC module processor fault is detected and the Detected Trouble Code (DTC) is set.
You are going to have to look at your connection on your TAC module located next to the PCM in the passenger fender well (thru access panel)
It is very very possible that battery acid has leaked down and got on the connections of the TAC module - this is the module that communicates between the throttle (gas pedal), PCM, and Throttle Position Sensor (side of the Throttle Body)
Inspect all of those! Especially under the battery, passenger side fender well access panel!
Thanks,Matt
#12
Team Owner
#13
#14
Team Owner
You still want to uncle it and check the connections and check all your grounds. Plus it just might be that the TAC module crapped out on you.
If you have a friend that would allow you to try his that might help some too.
I have more ideas that will help.
Thanks, Matt
#15
Ok.
You still want to uncle it and check the connections and check all your grounds. Plus it just might be that the TAC module crapped out on you.
If you have a friend that would allow you to try his that might help some too.
I have more ideas that will help.
Thanks, Matt
You still want to uncle it and check the connections and check all your grounds. Plus it just might be that the TAC module crapped out on you.
If you have a friend that would allow you to try his that might help some too.
I have more ideas that will help.
Thanks, Matt
10pcm-p1518 hc bo-rfa u1255 h 58sdm u1301h
28tcs- c1276 hc u1096 h 28tcs c1276 hc
c1278 h u1064 h c1278 h
ao ldcm b2252 h u1016 h
b2282 h ai rdcm b2253 h 99 hvac b03161 h
b2284 h b2283 h b0363 hc
b2264 h b2285 h b0441 hc
u1255 h b2265 h
u1064 h u1253 h
u1016 h u1064 h
u1096 h u1016 h
u1096 h
I'm going to check connections on the TAC.
#17
Team Owner
A little more info; I was driving the car when the dash went nuts and the car died. These are the codes I originally got off the DIC
10pcm-p1518 hc bo-rfa u1255 h 58sdm u1301h
28tcs- c1276 hc u1096 h 28tcs c1276 hc
c1278 h u1064 h c1278 h
ao ldcm b2252 h u1016 h
b2282 h ai rdcm b2253 h 99 hvac b03161 h
b2284 h b2283 h b0363 hc
b2264 h b2285 h b0441 hc
u1255 h b2265 h
u1064 h u1253 h
u1016 h u1064 h
u1096 h u1016 h
u1096 h
I'm going to check connections on the TAC.
10pcm-p1518 hc bo-rfa u1255 h 58sdm u1301h
28tcs- c1276 hc u1096 h 28tcs c1276 hc
c1278 h u1064 h c1278 h
ao ldcm b2252 h u1016 h
b2282 h ai rdcm b2253 h 99 hvac b03161 h
b2284 h b2283 h b0363 hc
b2264 h b2285 h b0441 hc
u1255 h b2265 h
u1064 h u1253 h
u1016 h u1064 h
u1096 h u1016 h
u1096 h
I'm going to check connections on the TAC.
You will need to check the TAC module for (1) Proper Connection (2) Moisture (3) Corrosion of any sort
You will want to check "ALL" of your grounds and connection points - especially the one next to the Battery Compartment on the top of the frame too - (between the battery box and exhaust manifold top of the frame, these can be knocked off or broken)
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...re-report.html
Plus when down by the TAC make sure the PCM ground wire is there or may even run an additional one to it, its body etc.
Have you cleared all the codes?
Which ones do come back?
Thanks,Matt
Last edited by madmatt9471; 06-15-2015 at 05:22 PM.
#18
Team Owner
A little more info; I was driving the car when the dash went nuts and the car died. These are the codes I originally got off the DIC
10pcm-p1518 hc bo-rfa u1255 h 58sdm u1301h
28tcs- c1276 hc u1096 h 28tcs c1276 hc
c1278 h u1064 h c1278 h
ao ldcm b2252 h u1016 h
b2282 h ai rdcm b2253 h 99 hvac b03161 h
b2284 h b2283 h b0363 hc
b2264 h b2285 h b0441 hc
u1255 h b2265 h
u1064 h u1253 h
u1016 h u1064 h
u1096 h u1016 h
u1096 h
I'm going to check connections on the TAC.
10pcm-p1518 hc bo-rfa u1255 h 58sdm u1301h
28tcs- c1276 hc u1096 h 28tcs c1276 hc
c1278 h u1064 h c1278 h
ao ldcm b2252 h u1016 h
b2282 h ai rdcm b2253 h 99 hvac b03161 h
b2284 h b2283 h b0363 hc
b2264 h b2285 h b0441 hc
u1255 h b2265 h
u1064 h u1253 h
u1016 h u1064 h
u1096 h u1016 h
u1096 h
I'm going to check connections on the TAC.
1016
1064
1096
Thanks,Matt
#19
Team Owner
A little more info; I was driving the car when the dash went nuts and the car died. These are the codes I originally got off the DIC
10pcm-p1518 hc bo-rfa u1255 h 58sdm u1301h
28tcs- c1276 hc u1096 h 28tcs c1276 hc
c1278 h u1064 h c1278 h
ao ldcm b2252 h u1016 h
b2282 h ai rdcm b2253 h 99 hvac b03161 h
b2284 h b2283 h b0363 hc
b2264 h b2285 h b0441 hc
u1255 h b2265 h
u1064 h u1253 h
u1016 h u1064 h
u1096 h u1016 h
u1096 h
I'm going to check connections on the TAC.
10pcm-p1518 hc bo-rfa u1255 h 58sdm u1301h
28tcs- c1276 hc u1096 h 28tcs c1276 hc
c1278 h u1064 h c1278 h
ao ldcm b2252 h u1016 h
b2282 h ai rdcm b2253 h 99 hvac b03161 h
b2284 h b2283 h b0363 hc
b2264 h b2285 h b0441 hc
u1255 h b2265 h
u1064 h u1253 h
u1016 h u1064 h
u1096 h u1016 h
u1096 h
I'm going to check connections on the TAC.
http://www.stengel.net/diccodes.htm
10pcm-
p1518 hc - PCM to TAC Module Serial Data Circuit
bo-rfa - (Ex. Tire pressure sensors)
u1255 h - Serial Data Line Malfunction
58 sdm
u1301h - Class 2 Circuit Shorted to Battery (Only found this number under TCS List)
28tcs-
u1096 h - U1096 Loss of Communications with IPC (Under BCM)
c1276 hc - Delivered Torque Signal CKT Malfunction
c1278 h - TCS Temporarily Inhibited By PCM
u1064 h - U1064 Loss of Communications with BCM (Under IPC)
ao ldcm
b2252 h - Key Cylinder Switch Fault
u1016 h - Loss of Communications with PCM
b2282 h - Battery #1 Fault
ai rdcm
b2253 h - Key Cylinder Switch Fault
99 hvac
b03161 h - B0361 Left Actuator Feedback Short to GND
b2284 h - B2284 Battery #2 Fault (Under LDCM)
b2283 h - B2283 Battery #1 Fault (Under RDCM)
b0363 hc - Left Actuator Feedback Open (HVAC)
b2264 h - B2264 Vertical Position Sensor Fault (Under LDCM)
b2265 h - Horizontal Position Sensor Fault (Under LDCM)
b2285 h - B2285 Battery #2 Fault (Under RDCM)
b0441 hc - B0441 Left Actuator Out of Range (HVAC)
u1253 h - ?
u1255 h - U1255 Serial Data Line Malfunction
u1064 h - U1064 Loss of Communications with BCM
u1016 h - U1016 Loss of Communications with PCM
u1096 h - U1096 Loss of Communications with IPC
Some of these are outta whack in their order (I tried to use your list to the best I could)
You will want to check your (1) Ignition Switch (2) Both doors to make sure they have "NO" pinched wires in the accordion (3) Your BCM for moisture (4) You are going to have to read through this post https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...tion-long.html which has about every problem electrical in it, including yours. Even the Ignition Switch and BCM etc.
It definitely sounds like something is related throughout, something common.
Have you done anything else to the Vette recently?
List all that you have done to it recently and in the recent past!!!!
Thanks,Matt
#20
Team Owner