Idle Control System

Alternator FR Signal Circuit Troubleshooting

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  1. Disconnect the ALT 4P connector.
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  2. Measure voltage between ECM/PCM connector terminals A24 and B13.

ECM/PCM CONNECTORS

Wire side of female terminals

Is there about 5 V?

YES

- Go to step 4.

NO

- Go to step 14.

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Reconnect the ALT 4P connector.
  3. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm (min-1) with no load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
  4. Measure voltage between ECM/PCM connector terminals A24 and B13.

Does the voltage decrease when the headlights and rear window defogger are turned on?

YES

- The ALT FR signal is OK.

NO

- Go to step 8.


  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
  3. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector B (24P).
  4. Disconnect the ALT 4P connector.

  1. Connect the ALT 4P connector terminal No. 4 and body ground with a jumper wire.

ALT 4P CONNECTOR

Wire side of female terminals

  1. Check for continuity between body ground and ECM/PCM connector terminal B13.

ECM/PCM CONNECTOR B (24P)

Wire side of female terminals

Is there continuity?

YES

- Test the ALT (see step 1 on page 4-29).

NO

- Repair open in the wire between the ECM/PCM (B13) and the ALT.


  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
  3. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector B (24P).