The starter/generator control module (SGCM) electronics are immersed in an internal fluid to distribute the heat of the electronics evenly through the SGCM, this electronics internal fluid is not the coolant that is circulated through the SGCM cooling system. The SGCM monitors 4 separate coolant level sensors to determine if the electronics internal fluid level is low.
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P1A87 Low Starter/Generator Control Module Coolant Level
• | The engine has been 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. |
All internal fluid level sensors are indicating a low internal fluid level.
• | The control module stores the DTC information into memory when the diagnostic runs and fails. |
• | The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will not illuminate. |
• | The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The control module stores this information in the Failure Records. |
• | The driver information center, 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. |
If the vehicle is on an extreme angle this DTC may set.
Step | Action | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: Engine Cooling Schematics Connector End View Reference: Cooling System Connector End Views | |||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | |
2 |
Is the DTC set as current DTC? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections |
3 | Replace the SGCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 4 | -- |
4 |
Does the DTC reset? | Go to Step 2 | System OK |