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DTC P161A-87: Lost Communication with Alternator Missing Message [12/2019 - 10/2022]: Procedure

  1. CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM 

    Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [12/2019 - 10/2022] 

    Result

    Proceed to
    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 C54 ECM connector.
    2. Disconnect the C57 generator assembly connector.
    3. Disconnect the A51 battery state sensor assembly connector.
    4. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      C54-135 (LIN) - C57-2 (LIN) Always Below 1 Ω
      C54-135 (LIN), C57-2 (LIN) or A51-2 (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  3

  3. CLEAR DTCS 
    1. Check for DTCs, and then write them down.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

    2. Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

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

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK FOR DTCS 
    1. Allow the engine to idle for approximately 17 minutes or more.
    2. Check for DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

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

    Result: 

    REPLACE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022] 

    Result: 

    REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2019 - 09/2020]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [09/2020 - 10/2022] 

    Result: 

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to  CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [12/2019 - 10/2022]