Diagnostic trouble code P0516 P0517 4GR-FSE Engine

Description

Wiring diagram

Inspection procedure

INSPECT BATTERY THERMOMETER SENSOR

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BATTERY THERMOMETER SENSOR - ECM)

DTC P0516 Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low

DTC P0517 Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit High

Description

Diagnostic trouble code P0516 P0517 4GR-FSE Engine. The battery thermometer sensor installed on the battery cover detects battery temperature. A thermistor is integrated into the battery thermometer sensor, and the resistance in the battery thermometer sensor changes according to the battery temperature. The resistance of the thermistor in the battery thermometer sensor decreases as the battery temperature increases. The resistance increases as the temperature decreases. The battery thermometer sensor is connected to the ECM. The ECM supplies 5 V from the THB terminal to the battery thermometer sensor through resistor R. The battery thermometer sensor and resistor R are connected in series. This results in fluctuations in the voltage supplied from the THB terminal when the resistance changes according to the battery temperature. The ECM determines the battery temperature according to fluctuations in voltage. When the battery temperature is high, the ECM determines to reduce the amount of current supplied from the generator in order to protect the battery.  

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0516 Battery thermometer sensor output value is 0.2 V or less for 0.5 seconds or more with the engine switch on (IG)
(1 trip detection logic)
  1. Battery thermometer sensor
  2. Short in battery thermometer sensor circuit
  3. ECM
P0517 Battery thermometer sensor output value is 4.8 V or more for 0.5 seconds or more with the engine switch on (IG)
(1 trip detection logic)
  1. Battery thermometer sensor
  2. Open in battery thermometer sensor circuit
  3. ECM

Wiring diagram

Diagnostic trouble code P0516 P0517 4GR-FSE Engine. Wiring diagram

Inspection procedure

 

1.INSPECT BATTERY THERMOMETER SENSOR

Diagnostic trouble code P0516 P0517 4GR-FSE Engine. Disconnect the A47 battery thermometer sensor connector.

  1. Disconnect the A47 battery thermometer sensor connector.

  1. Measure the resistance of the battery thermometer sensor.

    Standard resistance:

    1.91 to 2.065 k? at 24 to 26°C

  NG  
REPLACE BATTERY THERMOMETER SENSOR
 
OK  
   

2.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BATTERY THERMOMETER SENSOR - ECM)

Diagnostic trouble code P0516 P0517 4GR-FSE Engine. Check the harness and the connectors between the ECM and the battery thermometer sensor.

  1. Check the harness and the connectors between the ECM and the battery thermometer sensor.

    1. Disconnect the A47 battery thermometer sensor connector.

    2. Disconnect the E5 and A6 ECM connectors.

    3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard resistance (Check for open):

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      A47-1 - THB (A6-23) Below 1 ?
      A47-2 - E3 (E5-30) Below 1 ?

      Standard resistance (Check for short):

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      A47-1 or THB (A6-23) - Body ground 10 k? or higher
      A47-2 or E3 (E5-30) - Body ground 10 k? or higher
  NG  
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
 
OK  
   
REPLACE ECM