DTC Troubleshooting: P1298 (20)
DTC P1298:
 ELD Circuit High Voltage
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  1. Check the ELD in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
Is 0.2 A or less indicated?
YES -
Go to Step 3 .
NO -
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the ELD and the ECM.■
  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  1. Disconnect the ELD 3P connector.
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  1. Measure voltage between ELD 3P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.
Is there battery voltage?
YES -
Go to Step 7 .
NO -
Check the No. 3 ALTERNATOR (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box. If the fuse is OK, repair open in the wire between the No. 3 ALTERNATOR (10 A) fuse and the ELD, then go to Step 12 .
  1. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
  1. Disconnect ECM connector A (44P).