Alternator FR Signal Circuit Troubleshooting
NOTE:
- Information marked with an asterisk (*1) applies to '09-10 models and '11-12 models (M/T).
- Information marked with an asterisk (*2) applies to '11-12 models (A/T).
- 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 the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
- Disconnect the alternator 4P connector.
- Disconnect ECM/PCM connector B (49P).
- Check for continuity between body ground and ECM/PCM connector terminal B47.
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Is there continuity?
YES: Repair short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (B47) and the alternator.
NO:
- Troubleshoot the alternator and regulator circuit (see ALTERNATOR AND REGULATOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
- Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software (see ECM/PCM UPDATE ), or substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE ECM/PCM ), then recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good ECM/PCM, replace the original ECM/PCM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ).