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DTC U171F: LIN Communication Error with Generator [06/2016 - ]: Procedure

  1. READ OUTPUT DTC 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Clear the DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [06/2016 - ]

    5. Turn the ignition switch off and wait at least 30 seconds.
    6. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / DTC.
    7. Read the DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [06/2016 - ]

      RESULT:

      Result Proceed to
      DTC U171F is output A
      No DTC is output B

    Result: 

    NG 

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to  CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [06/2016 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 
    1. Turn the ignition switch off.
    2. Check that the connector is properly connected to the ECU.

      OK

      The connector is securely connected.

    Result: 

    NG 

    CONNECT THE ENGINE CONTROL COMPUTER CONNECTOR PROPERLY 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK GENERATOR POSITIVE TERMINAL 
    1. Turn the ignition switch off.
    2. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor.
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      Generator assembly (+) terminal Body ground Always Battery voltage

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - GENERATOR ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the ECM connector.
    2. Disconnect the battery State Sensor Assembly connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A33-21(LIN) A80-1(C) Always Below 1 Ω

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [06/2016 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR