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DTC P16E2 (1.5 L Engine Without Auto Idle Stop System)

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DTC P16E2  : PGM-FI-ACG LIN Communication Error

NOTE: 

DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC
P16E2 PGM-FI - ACG LIN Communication Error    

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS, and wait 10 seconds.

    -3. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC
    P16E2 PGM-FI - ACG LIN Communication Error    

    Is DTC P16E2 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the alternator 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. DTC check

    -1. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC
    P16E8 PGM-FI-Shutter Grille LIN Communication Error    

    Is DTC P16E8 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Go to step 7.

  3. Determine possible failure area (LIN (BATT SENSOR)/LIN line, others)

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

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    Alternator 1P connector

    -3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Alternator 1P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Alternator 1P connector (female terminal) No. 1:
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH393593Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Go to step 5.

  4. Shorted wire check (LIN (BATT SENSOR)/LIN line)

    -1. Jump the SCS line with the HDS, and wait more than 1 minute.

    Continue to check for continuity between the alternator 1P connector terminal and body ground, while disconnecting these connectors, one at a time:

    • PCM connector A (50P)
    • Shutter grille 4P connector

    Does continuity go away when one of the above connectors is disconnected?

    YES 

    The LIN (BATT SENSOR)/LIN wire is OK. Replace the part that caused an open when it was disconnected.

    NO 

    Repair a short in the LIN (BATT SENSOR)/LIN wire between the PCM (A10), the alternator, and the shutter grille.

  5. Determine possible failure area (alternator, others)

    -1. Reconnect the alternator 1P connector.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    Shutter grille 4P connector

    -3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Shutter grille 4P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Shutter grille 4P connector (female terminals) No. 3:
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH393595Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Replace the alternator .

    NO 

    Go to step 6.

  6. Open wire check (LIN (BATT SENSOR)/LIN line) 1

    -1. Jump the SCS line with the HDS, and wait more than 1 minute.

    -2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Alternator 1P connector
    PCM connector A (50P)

    -3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Shutter grille 4P connector: disconnected
      Alternator 1P connector: disconnected
      PCM connector A (50P): disconnected
    Test point 1 Alternator 1P connector (female terminal) No. 1:
    Test point 2 PCM connector A (50P) No. 10
    GHH393597Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The LIN (BATT SENSOR)/LIN wire is OK. Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting, or substitute a known-good PCM .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the LIN (BATT SENSOR)/LIN wire between the PCM (A10) and the alternator.

  7. Open wire check (LIN (BATT SENSOR)/LIN line)

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

    -2. Jump the SCS line with the HDS, and wait more than 1 minute.

    -3. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Alternator 1P connector
    PCM connector A (50P)

    -4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Alternator 1P connector: disconnected
      PCM connector A (50P): disconnected
    Test point 1 Alternator 1P connector (female terminal) No. 1:
    Test point 2 PCM connector A (50P) No. 10
    GHH393599Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The LIN (BATT SENSOR)/LIN wire is OK. Replace the alternator .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the LIN (BATT SENSOR)/LIN wire between the PCM (A10) and the alternator.