P160D

213401 - P160D

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
213401 - P160D

Fault text
Power management: undervoltage

Fault description
The diagnostic function monitors the electrical system
voltage at the DME/DDE with the engine running.

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
The fault is recognized when the onboard electrical system's
voltage falls below 9 V.
Potential problem source(s):
- Defective battery
- Defective voltage regulator
- Defect in wiring harness (power supply wiring to
DME/DDE)
- DME/DDE voltage measurement defective
Terminal condition: none
Voltage condition:
- None
Temperature condition:
- None
Time condition:
- None
Other conditions:
- Engine on

Condition for fault memory entry
This fault is logged in the control module's fault memory if
it remains present for longer than 10 sec.

Action in service
- Use battery tester to check battery condition
- Check battery for damage (electrolyte loss, deformation,
?),
- check alternator,
- check power supply to DME/DDE,
- determine whether internal control module faults are
logged in the DME/DDE.

Fault effect and breakdown warning
Breakdown notice:
- none
Possible apparent symptoms:
- Flickering lights
- Functional failure (loss of functionality)
- Electrical devices cease to operate
- Breakdown in extreme cases

Driver information
Warning light:
- ECE emissions warning lamp: off
- US emissions warning lamp: off
- ECE electronic engine power reduction: off
- US electronic engine power reduction: off
- CC message: none

Service instruction
- none