Note. Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ). If a high voltage battery (24 V, etc.) is connected to the vehicle, this DTC can be stored.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Clear the DTC with the HDS.
- Start the engine.
- Check under these conditions: A/C off Headlights off Rear window defogger off
- Hold the engine speed at 2,000 rpm (A/T in P or N, M/T in neutral) for 1 minute.
- Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. Is DTC P1549 indicated? YES -Replace the alternator (see «ALTERNATOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-290825-S27008973802008072200000) ), then go to step 7. NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the alternator and the under-hood fuse/relay box.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
- Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see «ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE»(ref-290807-S02808252682008072200000) ).
- Start the engine.
- Check under these conditions: A/C off Headlights off Rear window defogger off
- Hold the engine speed at 2,000 rpm (A/T in P or N, M/T in neutral) for 1 minute.
- Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. Is DTC P1549 indicated? YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the alternator and the under-hood fuse/relay box, then go to step 1 . NO -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.