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) |
|
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:
Lost Communication with ECM / PCM (U0100,U0140,U0142,U0155,U1117)
DESCRIPTION
These DTCs are stored when there is a CAN communication malfunction between the
certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly), ECM, main body ECU (multiplex network
body ECU) or combination meter assembly, and data from the option connector (bus
buffer ECU) cannot be received.
HINT: ...
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms.
If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms
are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the
table.
Check each ...
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK
HINT:
The sliding surface inside the engine water pump assembly is lubricated
by engine coolant. As some engine coolant is discharged during normal operation,
engine coolant residue (solids) may be found on the drain plu ...
