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Electrical Charging System Voltage Low – Data Valid but Below Normal Operational Range – Moderately Severe Level
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Overview
| CODE | REASON | EFFECT |
| Fault Code: 597 PID: P167 SPN: 167 FMI: 1/18 LAMP: Amber SRT: |
Electrical Charging System Voltage Low – Data Valid but Below Normal Operational Range – Moderately Severe Level. Low battery voltage detected by the battery voltage monitor feature. |
Amber lamp will light until low battery voltage condition is corrected. |
 Voltage Monitor Supply Circuit
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Circuit Description
The electronic control module (ECM) receives constant voltage from the batteries through the unswitched battery wires that are connected directly to the positive (+) battery post. The ECM receives switched battery input through the vehicle keyswitch wire when the vehicle keyswitch is turned on.
Component Location
The ECM is connected to the battery by the ECM power harness. This direct link provides a constant power supply for the ECM. The location of the battery will vary with the OEM. Refer to the OEM troubleshooting and repair manual for the battery location.
Shop Talk
This fault code is part of the Battery Voltage Monitor feature. The ECM can increase idle speed and deactivate idle decrement switch if Idle Speedup is enabled. View the Battery Voltage Monitor feature settings using the INSITE™ electronic service tool. Disabling the Battery Voltage Monitor feature will also disable this fault code.
Make sure the ECM unswitched battery supply is coming directly from the battery and not the starter.
Possible causes of this fault:
- Undercharged batteries caused by a faulty alternator or regulator.
- High-current devices on the vehicle such as citizens band radio amplifiers, numerous exterior lights, or other accessories.
Refer to Troubleshooting Fault Code t05-597
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