DTC Advanced Diagnostics: P154A (3.0L Engine)
DTC P154A: Battery Sensor Internal Failure
General Description
The 12 volt battery sensor is connected between the 12 volt battery and ground. The 12 volt battery sensor measures the 12 volt battery's current, voltage, and temperature. The measured value is sent to the powertrain control module (PCM) via the local interconnect network (LIN) line by the request of the PCM. The 12 volt battery sensor has a self-diagnostic function and sends the results to the PCM via the LIN line. If the self-diagnostic result is abnormal, the PCM detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.
Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type
| Execution | Continuous |
| Sequence | None |
| Duration | 10 seconds or more |
| DTC Type | One drive cycle, MIL off |
Enable Conditions
| Condition | |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | ON mode |
| Other | LIN communication is OK |
Malfunction Threshold
The self-diagnostic result of the 12 volt battery sensor is abnormal for at least 10 seconds.
Possible Cause
- 12 volt battery sensor internal failure
Diagnosis Details
Conditions for setting the DTC
When a malfunction is detected, a Pending DTC, a Confirmed DTC, the freeze data, and the on-board snapshot are stored in the PCM memory. The MIL does not come on.
Conditions for clearing the DTC
The Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, the freeze data, and the on-board snapshot can be cleared with the scan tool clear command.