DTC Troubleshooting
DTC Troubleshooting: P16BC
DTC P16BC: Alternator FR Terminal Circuit/IGP Circuit Low Voltage
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
1. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the alternator 4P connector.
Are the connections and the terminals OK?
YES - Go to step 2.
NO - Repair the connections or the terminals, then go to step 20.
2. Check the alternator mounting surfaces for corrosion.
Are the mounting surfaces corroded?
YES - Remove the alternator. Removal and Replacement Clean all mounting surfaces, then reinstall the alternator, and go to step 20.
NO - Go to step 3.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
4. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
5. Start the engine.
6. Check under these conditions:
- A/C on
- Temperature control at maximum cool
- Blower fan at maximum speed
- Rear window defogger on
- Headlights on high beam
7. Hold the engine speed at 2,000 rpm (A/T in P or N, M/T in neutral) for 1 minute.
8. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P16BC indicated?
YES - Go to step 9.
NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the alternator.
9. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
10. Disconnect the alternator 4P connector.
11. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
12. Measure the voltage between alternator 4P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.
Is there battery voltage?
YES - Go to step 13.
NO - Repair open in the wire between the alternator (IG1 line) and the No. 4 ACG (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box, then go to step 19.
13. Measure the voltage between alternator 4P connector terminal No. 4 and body ground.
Is there about 5 V?
YES - Replace the alternator, Removal and Replacement then go to step 19.
NO - Go to step 14.
14. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
15. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
16. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector B (24P).
17. Connect alternator 4P connector terminal No. 4 to body ground with a jumper wire.
18. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal B13 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES - Go to step 28.
NO - Repair open in the wire between the ECM/PCM (B13) and the alternator, then go to step 20.
19. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
20. Reconnect all connectors.
21. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
22. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
23. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure. ECM/PCM Idle Learn Procedure
24. Start the engine.
25. Check under these conditions:
- A/C on
- Temperature control at maximum cool
- Blower fan at maximum speed
- Rear window defogger on
- Headlights on high beam
26. Hold the engine speed at 2,000 rpm (A/T in P or N, M/T in neutral) for 1 minute.
27. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P16BC indicated?
YES - Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the alternator and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1.
NO - Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.
28. Reconnect all connectors.
29. Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software, ECM/PCM Update or substitute a known-good ECM/PCM. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
30. Start the engine.
31. Check under these conditions:
- A/C on
- Temperature control at maximum cool
- Blower fan at maximum speed
- Rear window defogger on
- Headlights on high beam
32. Hold the engine speed at 2,000 rpm (A/T in P or N, M/T in neutral) for 1 minute.
33. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P16BC indicated?
YES - Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the alternator and the ECM/PCM. If the ECM/PCM was updated, substitute a known-good ECM/PCM, Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview then go to step 31. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, go to step 1.
NO - If the ECM/PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, replace the original ECM/PCM. Service and Repair If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.