Circuit Description
The powertrain control module (PCM) or engine control module (ECM) uses the generator turn ON signal circuit to control the generator. A high side driver within the PCM/ECM allows the PCM/ECM to turn the generator ON and OFF. When generator operation is desired, the PCM/ECM sends a 5-volt signal to the voltage regulator via the generator turn ON signal circuit. This causes the voltage regulator to begin controlling the generator field circuit. Once the generator is enabled by the PCM/ECM , the voltage regulator controls generator output independently of the PCM/ECM. Under certain operating conditions, the PCM/ECM can turn OFF the generator by turning OFF the 5-volt signal on the generator turn ON signal circuit. The PCM/ECM has fault detection circuitry which monitors the state of the generator turn ON signal circuit. If the fault detection circuit senses a voltage other than what is expected, this DTC will set. The voltage regulator also contains fault detection circuitry. If the regulator detects a problem, the regulator will ground the generator turn on signal circuit, pulling the voltage low. This also causes the PCM/ECM to set the DTC.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P1637 Generator L-Terminal Circuit
Conditions for Running the DTC
Key ON Test
| • | The key is in the ON position for 5 seconds. |
| • | The engine is OFF. |
Engine Run Test
| • | The engine is running. |
| • | The engine speed is less than 3,000 RPM. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
Key ON Test
| • | The PCM/ECM detects a high signal voltage on the generator turn on signal circuit for at least 5 seconds. |
| • | The engine must be started. |
During the RUN test, the PCM/ECM detects a low signal voltage on the generator turn on signal circuit for at least 5 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The PCM/ECM sends a class 2 message to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) to illuminate the charge indicator and/or turn on a message. |
| • | The PCM/ECM will not illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). |
| • | The PCM/ECM will store the conditions present when the DTC set as Fail Records data only. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction. |
| • | The DTC can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear DTC Information function. |
Step | Action | Value | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics Connector End View Reference: Powertrain Control Module Connector End Views in Engine Controls - 5.7L | ||||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information |
2 |
Does the scan tool indicate that DTC P1637 has passed? | -- | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
3 |
Does the voltage measure near the specified value? | 5 V | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 4 |
4 | Test the generator turn on signal circuit for a short or open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 5 |
5 | Test the generator battery positive voltage sense circuit for a high resistance or open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 6 |
6 | Test the generator battery positive voltage output circuit for a high resistance or open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 7 |
7 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the generator. Refer to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 9 |
8 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the powertrain control module (PCM) or engine control module (ECM) Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 10 |
9 | Replace the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 11 | -- |
10 | Replace the PCM/ECM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 11 | -- |
11 |
Does the DTC reset? | -- | Go to Step 3 | System OK |
