Alternator FR Signal Circuit Troubleshooting
- Start the engine, and let it idle
- Monitor the ALTERNATOR in the DATA LIST with the HDS
- Check if the indicated percentage varies when the headlight switch is turned on
Does the percentage vary?
YES -The alternator signal circuit is OK
NO -Go to step 4
- Turn the headlight switch off, and turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode
- Jump the SCS line with the HDS
- Disconnect the alternator 4P connector
- Disconnect PCM connector C (49P)
- Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal C44 and body ground
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Is there continuity?
YES -Repair short in the wire between the PCM (C44) and the alternator
NO -Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software (see ECM/PCM UPDATE ), or substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE ECM/PCM ), then recheck If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good PCM, replace the original PCM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT )