Diagnostic Instructions
| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
| • | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
| • | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
DTC Descriptor
DTC P0621 : Generator L-Terminal CircuitDiagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Generator L- Terminal Circuit | P0621 | P0621 | P0621 | P0621 |
Circuit/System Description
The engine control module (ECM) uses the generator turn ON signal circuit to control the load of the generator on the engine. A high side driver in the ECM applies a voltage to the voltage regulator. This signals the voltage regulator to turn ON the field circuit ON and OFF. The ECM monitors the state of the generator turn ON signal circuit. The ECM should detect low voltage on generator turn on signal circuit when the ignition is ON and the engine is OFF, or when the charging system malfunctions. With the engine running, the ECM should detect high voltage on the generator turn on signal circuit. The ECM performs key ON and RUN tests to determine the status of the generator turn on signal circuit.
Conditions for Running the DTC
Key ON Test
| • | No generator, crankshaft position (CKP) sensors, or camshaft position (CMP) sensor DTCs are set. |
| • | The ignition is in RUN position. |
| • | The engine is not running. |
RUN Test
| • | No generator, CKP sensors or CMP sensor DTCs are set. |
| • | The engine is running. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
During the key ON test, the ECM detects high voltage on the generator turn on signal circuit for at least 5 seconds or during the RUN test the ECM detects low voltage on the generator turn on signal circuit for at least 15 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The ECM will command the charge indicator and or warning message to be illuminated on the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the driver information center (DIC), if equipped. |
| • | The ECM will not illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). |
| • | The ECM will store conditions, which were present when the DTC set as Fail Records data only. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Starting and Charging Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Engine Electrical Connector End Views
Description and Operation
Charging System Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition ON and the engine OFF, disconnect the generator harness and measure the voltage of the generator turn on signal circuit, should read near 0 volt.
- With ignition ON, and the engine running, the voltage of the generator turn on signal circuit, should read near 5 volts.
- Go to Charging System Test .
| ⇒ | If greater than 0 volt, test the generator turn on signal circuit for a short to voltage, or replace the ECM. |
| ⇒ | If no voltage is measured, test the generator turn on signal circuit for a short to ground, an open or a high resistance or replace the ECM. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming
