Toyota Tacoma 2015-2018 Service Manual: Lost 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.
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DTC No. |
DTC Detection Condition |
Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|
|
P161A87 |
Generator assembly or ECM communication stop for about 17 minutes or more with the ignition switch ON. (1 trip detection logic) |
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WIRING DIAGRAM
PROCEDURE
|
1. |
CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM |
(a) Check the charging system (See page .gif)
).
| NG | .gif) |
REPAIR OR REPLACE CHARGING SYSTEM |
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2. |
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - GENERATOR ASSEMBLY) |
(a) Disconnect the E9 ECM connector.
(b) Disconnect the G2 generator assembly connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
|
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
|
E9-34 (LIN) - G2-2 (LIN) |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
|
E9-34 (LIN) or G2-2 (LIN) - Body ground |
Always |
10 kΩ or higher |
| OK | |
REPLACE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY |
| NG | |
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK BATTERY CONDITION
NOTICE:
If the battery is weak or if the engine is difficult to start, recharge the battery
and perform inspections again before return ...
Charging Failure
PROCEDURE
1.
CHECK GENERATOR PULLEY WITH CLUTCH (ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION)
(a) Start the engine and visually check if the fan of the generator rotor assembly
located i ...
Other materials:
Front Speed Sensor RH Output Malfunction (C1413,C1414)
DESCRIPTION
Refer to DTCs C1401 and C1402 (See page ).
DTC No.
Detection Item
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
C1413
Front Speed Sensor RH Output Malfunction
Any of the following is detected:
An o ...
Customize Parameters
CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS
1. CUSTOMIZE SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function)
HINT:
The following items can be customized.
NOTICE:
When the customer requests a change in a function, first make sure that
the function can be customized.
Record the current settings before customizing.
...
Open in One Side of Bus 2 Branch Line
DESCRIPTION
When the CAN bus main lines are normal (no open, short to ground, short to +B
or short between lines) and there is an ECU or sensor on the "Communication Bus
Check" screen that is indicated as not communicating or whose connection status
on the "Communication Bus Ch ...