145 - MiTo   1.4 16v TJet   Battery voltage - Circuit voltage below threshold   P0560-16   


 

 

 

 

Test results

 

1

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

BATTERY ELECTRICAL CONNECTION CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Connections on battery and Powertrain Control Module

 

Check for looseness on the battery electrical connections

 

Go to Step 2

 

Presence of loose electrical connections.

 

Restore the correct connections.

 

2

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

WIRING CONTINUITY CHECK BETWEEN BATTERY AND POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Wiring between battery and Powertrain Control Module

 

Check for breaks in the continuity of the wiring between battery and Powertrain Control Module caused by oxidised or corroded terminals

 

Go to Step 3

 

Breaks on the continuity of the wiring between battery and Powertrain Control Module.

 

Restore the correct continuity of the wiring between battery and Powertrain Control Module.

 

3

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

BATTERY CHARGE CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Battery

 

Check the battery charge status using the MIDTRONICS No. 2000037000 equipment

 

Go to Step 4

 

Battery not working properly.

 

Recharge/replace the battery.

 

4

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

ALTERNATOR CORRECT OPERATION CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Alternator

 

Check that the alternator is working properly

 See Test 5530AB ALTERNATOR OPERATION CHECK

 

End of diagnosis

 

Alternator not working properly.

 

Replace the alternator

 Op. 5530A10 ALTERNATOR - R.R.