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DTC P1549

DTC P1549  : Charging System High Voltage

NOTE:
DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P1549 Charging System High Voltage      

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -3. Start the engine.

    -4. Check under these conditions:

    • A/C off
    • Headlights off
    • Rear window defogger off

    -5. Hold the engine speed at 3000 RPM without load (in P or N) for 1 minute.

    -6. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    P1549 Charging System High Voltage      

    Is DTC P1549 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Replace the alternator , then do the repair verification.

    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.

  2. Repair verification (OBD STATUS check)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Reset the PCM with the HDS .

    Reset PCM

    -3. Do the PCM idle learn procedure .

    -4. Start the engine.

    -5. Check under these conditions:

    • A/C off
    • Headlights off
    • Rear window defogger off

    -6. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P1549 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

    DTC Description OBD Status
    P1549 Charging System High Voltage  

    DTC (PGM-FI)

    Does the HDS indicate PASSED, FAILED, or NOT COMPLETED?

    PASSED

    Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

    FAILED

    Go to step 1 and recheck.

    NOT COMPLETED

    Meet the test conditions, and check the OBD STATUS again.