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DTC P161A-87: Lost Communication with Alternator Missing Message [09/2022 - 03/2023]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM 
    1. Check the charging system.

      Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [09/2022 - 09/2024] 

      Result

      Result
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE CHARGING SYSTEM 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - GENERATOR ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the C76 ECM connector.
    2. Disconnect the C81 generator assembly connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      C76-62 (LIN) - C81-2 (LIN) Always Below 1 Ω
      C76-62 (LIN) or C81-2 (LIN) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY 

    for Denso Made Generator: Refer to REMOVAL [09/2022 - 11/2022] , or refer to REMOVAL [11/2022 - 03/2023]

    for VALEO Made: Refer to REMOVAL [09/2022 - 11/2022] , or refer to REMOVAL [11/2022 - ]

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR