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 on.
Does the percentage vary?
1. YES - The alternator signal circuit is OK.
2. NO - Go to step 4.
Turn the headlight switch and ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the alternator 4P connector.
Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Measure voltage between ECM connector terminals A9 and B13.
Is there about 5 V?
1. YES - Go to step 8.
2. NO - Go to step 13.
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between ECM Connector Terminals A9 & B13
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Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
Disconnect ECM connector B (24P).
Connect alternator 4P connector terminal No. 4 to body ground with a jumper wire.

Fig 2: Connecting Alternator 4P Connector Terminal No. 4 To Body Ground With Jumper Wire
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Check for continuity between body ground and ECM connector terminal B13.
Is there continuity?
1. YES - Test the alternator (see ALTERNATOR AND REGULATOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
2. NO - Repair open in the wire between the ECM (B13) and the alternator.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
Disconnect ECM connector B (24P).
Check for continuity between body ground and ECM connector terminal B13.
Is there continuity?
1. YES - Repair short in the wire between the ECM (B13) and the alternator.
2. NO - Update the ECM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good ECM (see UPDATING THE ECM ), then recheck. If the symptom/ indication goes away with a known-good ECM, replace the original ECM (see ECM REPLACEMENT ).
Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Body Ground & ECM Connector Terminal B13
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