Note. Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ). If any high current load accessories are installed, this DTC can be set. If DTC P16BB and/or P16BC is stored at the same time as DTC P0562, troubleshoot DTC P16BB and/or P16BC first, then recheck for DTC P0562.
- Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
- Clear the DTC with the HDS.
- Start the engine.
- Check under these conditions: A/C on Temperature control at maximum cool Blower fan at maximum speed Headlights on high beam Rear window defogger on
- Hold the engine speed at 2,000 RPM (in Park or neutral) for 1 minute.
- Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. Is DTC P0562 indicated? YES -Replace the alternator (see «ALTERNATOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-243303-S32825880642006082300000) ), 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, and check the battery performance (see «BATTERY»(ref-243308) ).
- Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
- Reset the PCM with the HDS.
- Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see «PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE»(ref-243313-S13405059332006082300000) ).
- Start the engine.
- Check under these conditions: A/Con Temperature control at maximum cool Blower fan at maximum speed Headlights on high beam Rear window defogger on
- Hold the engine speed at 2,000 RPM (in Park or neutral) for 1 minute.
- Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. Is DTC P0562 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 DTC's troubleshooting.