The starter/generator control module (SGCM) unit is an electronic device that works in conjunction with the electrical subsystem to efficiently perform DC/DC and DC/AC electrical energy conversion and support vehicle functions. The primary mission of the SGCM unit is to:
• | Perform bi-directional 36V DC to 12V DC electrical energy conversion between the 36V DC bus and the 12V DC bus for system energy management. |
• | Perform bi-directional DC/AC electrical energy conversion between the 36V DC bus and the 3-phase asynchronous machine. |
• | Provide 120V AC at 60Hz energy for on and off-board electrical equipment. |
This SGCM will have 2 functions. The first will be monitoring, where the DC voltage is transformed into 3-phase AC power to the Starter Generator interface. In this case, energy flows from battery 36-volt to Phase1, Phase2, Phase3. The second case will be generating, where the 3-phase AC power is used to charge the 36-volt battery pack. In this case, energy flows from Phase1, Phase2, Phase3 to battery 36-volt. If the values of Starter Generator Speed and Starter Generator Torque are zero, then the Starter Generator Control will be disabled and the Starter Generator Inverter is not transferring or consuming any power.
Phase3 AC Current will be defined as the current value of Phase1. The current will be bidirectional, with negative representing discharging the batteries and positive representing charging the batteries.
The following DTCs are for internal failures within the SGCM:
• | P1AAB phase U current is equal to 0 amps when the Starter Generator torque is being commanded. |
• | P1AAC the sum of phases U and W current is equal to 0 amps when the Starter Generator torque is being commanded. |
• | P1AAD phase W current is equal to 0 amps when the Starter Generator torque is being commanded. |
• | P1AAE an unbalanced operation condition is present during steady state operation. |
• | Engine is running for 30 seconds. |
• | The SGCM has received voltage on the ignition 0 voltage circuit. |
• | The SGCM has turned ON and no configuration DTC is present. |
• | This diagnostic shall run every 100 milliseconds. |
• | P1AAB Phase U Open/Short Fault |
• | P1AAC Phase V Open/Short Fault |
• | P1AAD Phase W Open/Short Fault |
• | P1AAE Phase Correlation Fault |
• | The powertrain control module (PCM) stores the DTC information into memory when the diagnostic runs and fails. |
• | The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will not illuminate. |
• | The driver information center (DIC), if equipped, may display a message. |
• | A current DTC Last Test Failed clears when the diagnostic runs and passes. |
• | A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other non-emission related diagnostic. |
• | Clear the DTC with a scan tool. |
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Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics Connector End View Reference: Engine Electrical Connector End Views | |||||||||||
1 | Was the Engine Electrical Diagnostic System Check performed? | Go to Step 2 | |||||||||
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Is the DTC set as current DTC? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | ||||||||
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Important: It is imperative that the 3-phase cable connections are clean and the fasteners are torqued to specifications. Torque specifications are 14 N·m ±2 N·m at the Starter Generator , and 14 N·m ±2 N·m at the SGCM. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 4 | ||||||||
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Testing sequence:
Did you find an open or short with the DMM? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 8 | ||||||||
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Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7 | ||||||||
6 | Replace the SGCM 3-phase cables. Refer to Generator Control Module 3-Phase Cable Assembly Replacement. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 9 | -- | ||||||||
7 | Replace the starter/generator stator and the 3-phase cable ASM. Refer to Generator Stator Replacement and Generator Control Module 3-Phase Cable Assembly Replacement. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 9 | -- | ||||||||
8 | Replace the SGCM. Refer to Generator Control Module Replacement. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 9 | -- | ||||||||
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Does the DTC reset? | Go to Step 2 | System OK |