Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Manufacturer Code Charts: 61




VSA DTC Troubleshooting: 61

DTC 61:

IG1 Voltage Low

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Test-drive the vehicle at 2 mph (3 km/h) or more.

NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 61 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose terminals at the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.�

5. Test the battery Testing and Inspection, and check its connections Procedures.

Are the battery and battery connections OK?

YES -

Check for a poor connection at all IG1 circuit connections between the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector terminal No. 40 and the No.4 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box. If the connections are OK, go to the Alternator and Regulator Circuit Troubleshooting Alternator and Regulator Circuit Troubleshooting.�

NO -

Replace or charge the battery Removal and Replacement, or repair the connections Procedures.�