DTC Advanced Diagnostics: P154B (3.0L Engine)

DTC P154B: Battery Sensor Characteristic Abnormal

General Description

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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	Two drive cycles, 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

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.

12 volt battery sensor internal failure

Diagnosis Details

Conditions for setting the DTC

When a malfunction is detected during the first drive cycle, a Pending DTC is stored in the PCM memory. If the malfunction returns in the next (second) drive cycle, a Confirmed DTC and the freeze data are stored. The MIL does not come on.

Conditions for clearing the DTC

The Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool clear command.