Circuit Description
The generator battery control module monitors its internal battery current sensor for many charging system operations. When the values of the battery current sensor go out of range, DTC B1516 will set.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC B1516 Battery Current Sensor Performance
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | Vehicle in RUN mode and Engine Run Flag is True. |
| • | This diagnostic shall be run every 50 ms. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The duty cycle of the internal battery current sensor is less than 2 percent duty cycle or greater than 98 percent duty cycle for greater than 240 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The filtered battery current is set to 0.1 amps. |
| • | The generator field control circuit duty cycle is set to 100%, battery voltage defaults to 13.8 volts. |
| • | The generator battery control module will request the driver information center (DIC) message of Service Charging System. The battery indicator remains OFF. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The duty cycle of the internal battery current sensor is greater than 2 percent duty cycle or less than 98 percent duty cycle. |
| • | Clear the DTC with a scan tool. |
Diagnostic Aids
Important: You must cycle the ignition after clearing the DTC to turn OFF the DIC message of Service Charging System.
Recommended Action:
| • | Clear the codes. |
| • | Cycle the ignition. |
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics Connector End View Reference: Engine Electrical Connector End Views | ||||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |
2 |
Does DTC B1516 reset? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections |
3 | Replace the generator battery control module. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 4 | -- |
4 |
Does the DTC reset? | -- | Go to Step 2 | System OK |
