Manufacturer Code Charts: 213301

213301 - P160C

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
213301 - P160C

Fault text
Power management: overvoltage

Fault description
The diagnostic function monitors the electrical system
voltage at the DME/DDE with the engine running.

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
The fault is recognized when the onboard electrical system's
voltage exceeds 16 V.
Potential problem source(s):
With engine running, excessive voltage from:
- external charger/battery (jump-start from truck)
- Defective voltage regulator
- PCU Power Control Unit defective, if present
- DME/DDE voltage measurement defective
Terminal condition: none
Voltage condition:
- None
Temperature condition:
- None
Time condition:
- None
Other conditions:
- Engine on

Condition for fault memory entry
This fault is logged in the control module's fault memory if
it remains present for longer than 10 sec.

Action in service
- Ask customer if battery charger has been connected or a
jump-start has been performed
- Check alternator
- Determine whether faults have been logged in the PCU
- Determine whether internal control module faults have
been logged in the DME/DDE.

Fault effect and breakdown warning
Breakdown notice:
- none
Possible apparent symptoms:
- Lights flicker,
- functional failure (loss of functionality)
- Possible destruction of electrical equipment.

Driver information
Warning light:
- ECE emissions warning lamp: off
- US emissions warning lamp: off
- ECE electronic engine power reduction: off
- US electronic engine power reduction: off
- CC message: none

Service instruction
- none