Test TC-1A, Checking System For DTCS
NOTE:
For connector terminal ID, see CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION in the TESTS W/CODES - 2.0L VINS [C,Y] & 2.4L VIN [X]
article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.
NOTE:
Battery must be fully charged before proceeding.
- Attempt engine start. If necessary, crank engine for up to 10 sec. Connect scan tool to DLC. Record scan tool DTCs. If scan tool screen shows no response, see CORRECTING NO RESPONSE CONDITION test in TESTS W/CODES - 2.0L VINS [C,Y] & 2.4L VIN [X] article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.
- If DTCs are displayed, see SCAN TOOL DTCS table for charging system DTCs, or see TEST TC-1A, CHECKING SYSTEM FOR DTCS in TESTS W/CODES - 2.0L VINS [C,Y] & 2.4L VIN [X] article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section for all other DTCs. If DTCs are not displayed, go to TEST CH-1A, CHECKING CHARGING SYSTEM NO DTCS.
SCAN TOOL DTCS
| Scan Tool Display | Test No. |
|---|---|
| ALTERNATOR FIELD NOT SWITCHING PROPERLY | TC-2A |
| BATTERY TEMP. SENSOR VOLTS OUT OF LIMIT | TC-3A |
| CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE LOW | TC-4A |
| CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE HIGH | TC-5A |