NHTSA ID Number: 10162131
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIC5921B
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are unable to charge the hybrid battery and the malfunction Indicator lamp is illuminated on the Instrument Panel Cluster. Technician may find a current or history code P16C1 or P16C2 set in the Battery Charging Control Module. Technician should update the Battery Charging Control Module with the latest software in Tis 2 Web. If the technician experiences any issues while programming the Battery Charging Control Module, please contact Techline for further assistance.
11 Affected Products
Vehicles
Condition / Concern
Unable to charge the hybrid battery and the malfunction Indicator lamp is illuminated on the IPC.
After inspection, you may notice that the vehicle has a current or history code P16C1 or P16C2 set in the Battery Charging Control Module (BCCM).
These codes are usually set as a result of a incomplete BCCM programming event.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PIC5921B
Published date: 06/17/2019
NHTSA ID Number: 10139365
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIC5921A
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are unable to charge the hybrid battery and the malfunction Indicator lamp is illuminated on the Instrument Panel Cluster. Technician may find a current or history code P16C1 or P16C2 set in the Battery Charging Control Module. Technician should update the Battery Charging Control Module with the latest software in Tis 2 Web. If the technician experiences any issues while programming the Battery Charging Control Module, please contact Techline for further assistance.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PIC5921A
Date: Mar-2015
NHTSA ID Number: 10112409
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIC5921
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are unable to charge the hybrid battery and the malfunction Indicator lamp is illuminated on the Instrument Panel Cluster. Technician may find a current or history code P16C1 or P16C2 set in the Battery Charging Control Module. Technician should update the Battery Charging Control Module with the latest software in Tis 2 Web. If the technician experiences any issues while programming the Battery Charging Control Module, please contact Techline customer support center for further assistance.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PIC5921
Date: Oct-2013
NHTSA ID Number: 10064013
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIC5921
Summary
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
1 Associated Document
Service Bulletin Document
Bulletin No.: PIC5921
Date: October, 2013
Reprogramming
GM Diagnostic/Programming (TIS2Web)
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You can then compare the latest part number with the actual number installed on the vehicle to determine if a reprogram is needed.
The Service Programming System (SPS) application is part of the TIS2Web system. To program an ECU, the SPS application must communicate with the vehicle control modules using the proper J2534 programming interface tool.
The Tech 2 supports model years 1996 and beyond. With the addition of the CAN Diagnostic Interface (CANdi) module, Tech 2 is fully backward compatible with current Tech 2 functionality and operates transparently when diagnosing non-CAN-equipped vehicles.
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The GM MDI was introduced in the fall of 2007 for Pass-Thru programming and offers faster programming speed. It can be used to perform Pass-Thru programming on all vehicles built since 1996 and into the future. Click here to view a list of GDS supported vehicles.
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Bulletin No.: PIC5921B
Published date: 06/17/2019
Preliminary Information
PIC5921B Unable To Charge Malfunction Indicator Lamp With DTC
P16C1 Or P16C2
Models
Brand: Model: Model Years:
VIN:
Engine: Transmissions:
from to
Cadillac ELR 2014 – 2016 All All All All
Chevrolet Volt 2011 – 2015 All All All All
Chevrolt Spark EV 2014 – 2015 All All All All
Opel Ampera 2012 – 2014 All All All All
Supersession Statement
This PI was superseded to update Model Years and Subject. Please discard PIC5921A
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
Condition / Concern
Some customers may state that they are unable to charge the hybrid battery and the malfunction Indicator lamp is illuminated on the IPC.
After inspection, you may notice that the vehicle has a current or history code P16C1 or P16C2 set in the Battery Charging Control Module (BCCM).
These codes are usually set as a result of a incomplete BCCM programming event.
Recommendations / Instructions
If you experience this concern, Please update the OBCM with the latest software in TIS-2-Web. If you experience a concern while programming the BCCM, please contact Techline support @ 1-800-828-6860
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation Description Labor Time
2810285 Battery Charger Control Module
Reprogramming with SPS
Use Published Labor Operation
Time
Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is
resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.
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