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DTC P162B-87: Lost Communication with Battery Monitor Module Missing Message [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK BATTERY STATE SENSOR ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION CONDITION 
    1. Check installation condition of the battery state sensor assembly.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    INSTALL THE BATTERY STATE SENSOR ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to INSTALLATION [11/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM 

    Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [10/2022 - ] 

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE CHARGING SYSTEM 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - BATTERY STATE SENSOR ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the ECM connector.
    2. Disconnect the battery state sensor assembly connector.
    3. Disconnect the generator assembly connector.
    4. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A83-44 (LIN) - A86-2 (LIN) Always Below 1 Ω
      A83-44 (LIN), A86-2 (LIN) or C57-2 (LIN) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT) 
    1. Check that the battery state sensor assembly connector is securely connected.

      OK

      The connector is securely connected.

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      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Battery State Sensor Assembly)
    2. Disconnect the battery state sensor assembly connector.
    3. Check the connector case and terminals for deformation or corrosion.

      OK

      No deformation or corrosion.

    4. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A86-3 (+B) - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. CLEAR DTC 
    1. Check for DTCs, and note down any DTCs that are output.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

    2. Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

    3. Turn the ignition switch off, wait 30 seconds.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK DTC OUTPUT 
    1. Start the engine.
    2. Allow the engine to idle for approximately 60 seconds or more.
    3. Check for DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Only DTC P162B-87 is output A
      DTC P161A-87 and P162B-87 are output. B
      DTCs are not output. C

    Result: 

    REPLACE BATTERY STATE SENSOR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [11/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    REPLACE ECM 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [11/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS 

    Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [10/2022 - ]