DTC P16E7
DTC P16E7: PGM-FI-Battery Fan LIN Communication Error
General Description
The local interconnect network (LIN) line connects the 12 volt battery fan motor and the powertrain control module (PCM). The LIN uses a master/slave protocol to send and receive data to the different components on the line.
The PCM is the master unit, which controls the engine electrical system. The 12 volt battery fan motor is the slave. The 12 volt battery fan motor receives data from the PCM and provides feedback to the PCM, which allows the PCM to operate the engine electrical system efficiently. When the PCM does not receive signals from the 12 volt battery fan motor within its specified amount of time, the PCM detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.
Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status
| Execution | Continuous |
| Sequence | None |
| Duration | 5 seconds or more |
| DTC Type | One drive cycle, MIL off |
| OBD Status | PASSED/FAILED/NOT COMPLETED (STILL TESTING) |
Enable Conditions
| Condition | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Elapsed time after the vehicle condition is turned to the ON mode | 3 seconds | - |
| 12 volt battery voltage [BATTERY] | 10.0 V | - |
[ ]: HDS Parameter
Malfunction Threshold
Either one of the conditions is met for at least 5 seconds:
- The PCM cannot receive any information via the LIN line.
- The information sent from the 12 volt battery fan motor is abnormal.
Possible Cause
NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
- 12 volt battery fan motor LIN line open
- 12 volt battery fan motor LIN line short
- 12 volt battery fan motor failure
- PCM internal circuit failure
Diagnosis Details
Conditions for setting the DTC
When a malfunction is detected, a Pending DTC, a Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data are stored in the PCM memory. The MIL does not come on.
Conditions for clearing the DTC
The Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the 12 volt battery.