DTC P161A-87: Lost Communication with Alternator Missing Message [06/2018 - ]: Procedure
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- CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM
- Check the charging system.
Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [06/2018 - ]
Result
Result OK NG
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE CHARGING SYSTEM
Result:
OK
See step 2
- Check the charging system.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - GENERATOR ASSEMBLY)
- Disconnect the C32 ECM connector.
- Disconnect the C33 generator assembly connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C32-135 (LIN) - C33-2 (LIN) Always Below 1 Ω C32-135 (LIN) or C33-2 (LIN) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
REPLACE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - 08/2021] , or refer to REMOVAL [08/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to REMOVAL [09/2022 - ]
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR