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.
|
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:
No Sound can be Heard from Speakers
PROCEDURE
1.
CHECK AUDIO SETTINGS
(a) Display the "Sound Settings" screen.
(b) Set volume, fader and balance to the initial values and check that sound
is normal.
OK:
Audio system returns to normal.
HINT:
Sound quality adjustment measures vary acco ...
Parts Location
PARTS LOCATION
ILLUSTRATION
*A
for Vacuum Brake Booster
*B
for Hydraulic Brake Booster
*1
BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (SKID CONTROL ECU)
*2
BRAKE BOOSTER WITH MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (SKID CONTROL ECU)
...
System Description
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. GENERAL
(a) The air conditioning system has the following controls.
Control
Outline
Manual Control
The air conditioner amplifier assembly controls the damper positions
(air inlet control damper, air mix control damper and ...