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Circuit Description

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The 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. When the ECM turns ON the high-side driver, the voltage regulator turns ON the field circuit. When the ECM turns OFF the high-side driver, the voltage regulator turns OFF the field circuit.

The ECM monitors the state of the generator turn on signal circuit. With engine running, ECM should detect a high generator turn on signal circuit or when the charging system malfunctions. If ECM detects a low generator turn on signal circuit, DTC P0621 will set. When DTC sets, ECM will send a class 2 serial data message to the IPC to illuminate the charge indicator.

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