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Refer to Instrument Cluster: Analog Schematics

Circuit Description

The battery voltage is supplied to the IPC connector C1 terminals A1 and B1.

When the IPC is active, the voltage at the IPC connector C1 terminals A1 and B1 is measured every 300 ms.

This DTC indicates a circuit malfunction is preventing the alternator from charging the battery.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The battery voltage measured at the IPC connector C1 terminals A1 and B1 is more than 15.5 V for 4 monitoring cycles.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

  1. The IPC displays the BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH message on the driver message center.
  2. No loss of the class 2 serial data DTCs are set.

Diagnostic Aids

The DTC may set if the vehicle is connected to a battery charger set on fast or boost charge.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Audible Warnings

2

  1. Start the engine.
  2. Use a J 39200 digital multimeter (DMM) in order to test the CLUSTER fuse for voltage at one of the fuse test terminals.

Is the voltage greater than the specified value?

15.5 V

Go to the Generator Electrical Test in Engine Electrical

Go to Step 3

3

Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Audible Warnings

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