DTC P154A (1.5 L Engine)

DTC P154A  : Battery Sensor Internal Failure

NOTE:  Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information .

DTC (PGM-FI)

1. Problem verification

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

   -3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   -4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and wait 5 seconds.

   -5. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

   DTC Description	Confirmed DTC	Pending DTC
   P154A Battery Sensor Internal Failure

   Is DTC P154A indicated?

   YES 

   The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

   NO 

   Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the 12 volt battery sensor and the PCM. If the on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the on-board snapshot .

2. Determine possible failure area (12 volt battery sensor, others)

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   -2. Disconnect the following connector.

   12 volt battery sensor 3P connector

   -3. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	12 volt battery sensor 3P connector: disconnected
   Test point 1	12 volt battery sensor 3P connector (female terminals) No. 1:
   Test point 2	Body ground

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   Is there battery voltage?

   YES 

   Replace the 12 volt battery sensor .

   NO 

   Go to step 3.

3. Fuse check

   -1. Check the following fuse.

   Fuse

   No. A16

   Is the fuse OK?

   YES 

   Repair an open in the BATT IR (BATT SNSR) wire between the 12 volt battery sensor and the No. A16 fuse.

   NO 

   Repair a short in the BATT IR (BATT SNSR) wire between the 12 volt battery sensor and the No. A16 fuse. Also replace the No. A16 fuse.