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Circuit Description

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 three phase AC power is used to charge the 36v 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:

    • P1AA9 value of phase U current is indicating an offset condition.
    • P1AAA value of phase W current is indicating an offset condition.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • 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 are present.
    • This diagnostic shall run every 100 milliseconds.
    • Reference voltage is stable and accurate.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • P1AA9 value of phase U current is indicating an offset condition.
    • P1AAA value of phase W current is indicating an offset condition.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • 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.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • 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.

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Was the Engine Electrical Diagnostic System Check performed?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Electrical

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Retrieve DTCs.

Is DTC retrieved as a current DTC?

Go to Step 3

Go to Diagnostic Aids

3

Important: Perform the setup procedure for the module, if required.

Replace the module. Refer to Generator Battery Control Module Replacement or Generator Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 4

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4

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK