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Pinpoint Test Ah : DTC P1397

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  1. Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

    The PCM monitors its own supply voltage and sets a DTC if the voltage is out of range.

    DTC Fault Trigger Conditions 

    DTC Description Fault Trigger Condition
    PCM P1397:00 System Voltage Out Of Self Test Range: No Sub Type Information The DTC sets if the PCM monitors the supply voltage and it is less than 11 V or greater than 18 V.

    Possible Sources 

    • Charging system voltage out of range

  2. AH1 CHECK FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

    • Ignition ON.

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, clear the DTC for the PCM.

    • Wait 10 seconds.

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the PCM self-test.

    Does Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1397 return? 

    Yes  REFER to: Charging System .
    No  The fault may be intermittent.