DTC Troubleshooting: P1298 (20)
DTC P1298:
 ELD Circuit High Voltage
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and review the general troubleshooting information.
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  1. Check the ELECTRICAL LOAD DETECTOR 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 -
Repair open in the wire between the No. 3 ALTERNATOR (10 A) fuse and the ELD, then go to Step 15 .
  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait 2 minutes.
  1. Disconnect ECM connector No. 2 (58P).