Component Inspection

Ignition "OFF"
Connect GDS to Data Link Connector (DLC).
Ignition "ON"
Monitor "Battery Voltage" and "Battery Voltage(AMS)" parameter in "Current Data" with GDS.
Test Condition: Ignition "ON" or Engine "ON"
Specification: Refer to Figure below

Fig 1: Screen Display - Battery Voltage (AMS) Current Data At Ignition "ON"
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Fig 2: Screen Display - Battery Voltage (AMS) Current Data At Engine Idle
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Is measured value within specification?
YES
- Fault might be intermittent and caused either by poor contact in connectors or wiring harness, or it has been repaired and control module memory is not cleared yet. Thoroughly check terminal of battery, all connectors (and connections) for looseness, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, and/or damage.
- Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
NO
- Carefully re-do this troubleshooting guide steps.
- If problem still occurs, replace Battery Sensor and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.