DTC P1634 [AJ]


BME010201600210

DTC P1634

Generator terminal B circuit open

DETECTION CONDITION

• The PCM monitors the input voltage from the generator and battery positive terminal. If the PCM detected that the generator output voltage above 17.0 V and battery voltage below 11.0 V for 5 s while engine running, the PCM determines that the charging system has malfunction.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Open circuit between the generator terminal B and the battery positive terminal
• Battery malfunction
• PCM malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
VERIFY RELATED SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
• Check for related Service Information availability.
• Is any related Service Information available?
Yes
Perform repair or diagnosis according to available Service Information.
• If vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
2
INSPECT BATTERY
• Turn the ignition switch off.
• Inspect battery.
• Is battery normal?
Yes
Replace battery, then go to Step 6.
No
Go to the next step.
3
INSPECT GENERATOR TERMINAL FOR POOR INSTALLATION
• Turn the ignition switch off.
• Inspect for looseness of generator terminal B installation nut.
• Is nut loose?
Yes
Tighten generator terminal B installation nut, then go to Step 6.
No
Go to the next step.
4
INSPECT BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL FOR POOR INSTALLATION
• Inspect for looseness of battery positive terminal.
• Is terminal loose?
Yes
Connect battery positive terminal correctly, then go to Step 6.
No
Go to the next step.
5
INSPECT BATTERY CHARGING CIRCUIT
• Start the engine.
• Disconnect battery positive terminal.
• Is the engine stalled?
Yes
Repair or replace harness between generator terminal B and battery positive terminal, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
6
VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P1634 COMPLETED
• Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
• Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the WDS or equivalent.
• Turn the ignition switch off, then start engine.
• Is the same DTC present?
Yes
Replace the PCM, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
7
VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
• Perform "After Repair Procedure".
• Is there any DTC present?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
No
Troubleshooting completed.