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Honda CR-V Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system ➜ DTC P1549: Charging System High Voltage

snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information See HOW  
TO TROUBLESHOOT THE A/T SYSTEM or HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE  
FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS .  
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If DTC P145C is indicated alone, do the troubleshooting for DTC P0496 and  
P0497 using the freeze data for P145C.  
If DTC P0497 and P145C are stored at the same time, check for a poor  
connection, a blockage, or damage at the EVAP canister purge line  
between the EVAP canister purge valve and the EVAP canister. Also check  
for a stuck closed EVAP canister purge valve.  
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If any of the DTCs listed below are indicated at the same time as DTC  
P145C, troubleshoot those DTCs first, then recheck for P145C.  
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P0496, P0497: EVAP system purge flow  
Confirmed  
Pending  
DTC  
Freeze  
Frame  
DTC Description  
DTC  
P145C EVAP SYSTEM PURGE FLOW  
MALFUNCTION  
1. DTC check:  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
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2. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.  
Confirmed  
DTC  
Pending  
DTC  
Freeze  
Frame  
DTC Description  
P0496 EVAP SYSTEM HIGH PURGE FLOW  
DETECTED  
P0497 EVAP SYSTEM LOW PURGE FLOW  
DETECTED  
P145C EVAP SYSTEM PURGE FLOW  
MALFUNCTION  
Are DTC P0496 or P0497 and P145C indicated at the same time?  
YES : Go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.  
NO : Go to the DTC P0496 TROUBLESHOOTING and the DTC P0497 TROUBLESHOOTING.  
DTC P1549: CHARGING SYSTEM HIGH VOLTAGE  
Fig. 306: DTC Troubleshooting Flow Chart (P1549)  
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.  
NOTE:  
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Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board  
snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information See HOW  
TO TROUBLESHOOT THE A/T SYSTEM or HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE  
FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS .  
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If a high voltage battery (24 V, etc.) is connected to the vehicle, this DTC  
can be stored.  
DTC Description  
Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame  
P1549 CHARGING SYSTEM HIGH VOLTAGE  
1. Problem verification:  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
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2. Clear the DTC with the HDS See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE A/T SYSTEM or  
HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS .  
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3. Start the engine.  
4. Check under these conditions:  
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A/C off  
Headlights off  
Rear window defogger off  
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5. Hold the engine speed at 3, 000 rpm (in P or N) for 1 minute.  
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6. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.  
DTC Description  
Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame  
P1549 CHARGING SYSTEM HIGH VOLTAGE  
Is DTC P1549 indicated?  
YES : Replace the alternator See ALTERNATOR OVERHAUL or ALTERNATOR REMOVAL  
AND INSTALLATION , then do the repair verification .  
NO : Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at  
the alternator and the under-hood fuse/relay box.  
REPAIR VERIFICATION (OBD STATUS CHECK)  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
2. Reset the PCM with the HDS See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE A/T SYSTEM or HOW  
TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS .  
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3. DO THE PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE .  
4. Start the engine.  
5. Check under these conditions:  
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A/C off  
Headlights off  
Rear window defogger off  
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6. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P1549 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.  
DTC Description  
OBD Status  
P1549 CHARGING SYSTEM HIGH VOLTAGE  
Does the HDS indicate PASSED, FAILED, or NOT COMPLETED?  
PASSED : Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated, go to the  
indicated DTC's troubleshooting.  
FAILED : Go to step 1 and recheck.  
NOT COMPLETED : Meet the test condition, and check the OBD STATUS again.  
DTC P154A: BATTERY SENSOR INTERNAL FAILURE