COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION

RemovalLost Communication with Alternator Missing Message (P161A87)
DESCRIPTION
The ECM communicates with the generator assembly via LIN communication. If a
LIN communication error is detected, the ECM stores this DTC.
DTC No.
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
P161A87
Generator assembly or ECM commu ...
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT REAR SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (w/o Amplifier Box Speaker Assembly)
(a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance:
Tester Connection
Condition
Specified Condition
1 - 2
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Check Bus 5 Line for Short to +B
DESCRIPTION
There may be a short circuit between one of the CAN bus lines and +B when no
resistance exists between terminal 15 (CA5H) of the central gateway ECU (network
gateway ECU) and terminal 16 (BAT) of the DLC3, or terminal 16 (CA5L) of the central
gateway ECU (network gateway ECU) and ...