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With Carbon Pile Tester

  1. Vehicle ON.
  2. Verify that no K1 14 V Power Module or B18 Battery Current Sensor DTCs are set that would cause a charging system concern.
    • If no applicable DTCs are set 
  3. Vehicle OFF.
  4. Test for 12.4 V or greater at room temperature across the C1 Battery terminals.
    • If within the specified range 
  5. Connect a carbon pile tester to the C1 Battery.
  6. Vehicle ON, turn all accessories off. Observe the voltage reading on the tester. The voltage should read between 12.6-15.5 V.
  7. Adjust the carbon pile tester so that the Low - Voltage Battery Current parameter on the 14 V Power Module data list of the Engine Control Module is reading 160 amps.
  8. Verify the voltage reading remains between 12.6-15.5 V.
    • If not within the specified range 

      Replace the K1 14 V Power Module.

    • If within the specified range 
  9. All OK.