DTC P161A-87: Lost Communication with Alternator Missing Message [10/2015 - ]: Procedure
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- CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM
- Check the charging system.
Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [10/2015 - 09/2020] , or refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [09/2020 - ]
Result
Proceed to 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 F67 ECM connector.
- Disconnect the F71 generator assembly connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition F67-61 (LIN) - F71-2 (LIN) Always Below 1 Ω F67-61 (LIN) or F71-2 (LIN) - body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
REPLACE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [10/2015 - ]
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR