Description
The power generation voltage variable control enables fuel consumption to be decreased by reducing the engine load which is caused by the power generation of the generator. The battery current sensor is installed to the battery cable at the negative terminal. The sensor measures the charging/discharging current of the battery.
Based on the sensor signal, ECM judges whether or not the power generation voltage variable control is performed. When performing the power generation voltage variable control, ECM calculates the target power generation voltage based on the sensor signal. And ECM sends the calculated value as the power generation command value to IPDM E/R. For the details of the power generation voltage variable control, refer to CHG-8, "System Description". CAUTION: Never connect the electrical component or the ground wire directly to the battery terminal. The connection causes the malfunction of the power generation voltage variable control, and then the battery discharge may occur.
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
NOTE: If DTC P1550 is displayed with DTC P0643, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0643. Refer to EC-394, "DTC Logic".

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.PRECONDITIONING
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following before conducting the next test.
TESTING CONDITION: Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is more than 8 V at idle.
2.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK GROUND CONNECTION
2.CHECK BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT


3.CHECK BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT

4.CHECK BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT

5.CHECK BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR
6.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Component Inspection
1.CHECK BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR

: Vehicle front
: To body ground


Before measuring the terminal voltage, confirm that the battery is fully charged.
Refer to PG-2, "How to Handle Battery".
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P1551, P1552 battery current sensorRear power sunshade (if so equipped)
The rear sun shade operates when the ignition
switch is in the ACC or ON position.
The rear sun shade switch is located on the front
console.
To raise the sun shade, push the upper side
of the switch 1 .
To lower the sun shade, push the lower side
of the switch 2 .
The switch ne ...
Main line between HVAC and A-bag circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY (OPEN CIRCUIT)
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
Disconnect the following harness connectors.
A/C auto amp.
Harness connectors M1 and E30
Check the continuity between the A/C au ...
Basic inspection
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Operational Check
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the operational check is to check that the individual system
operates normally.
Conditions: Engine running at normal operating temperature
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1.CHECK MEMORY FUNCTION
Start the engine.
Operate the t ...