Diagnostic Test

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DTC IS ACTIVE
1. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
  WARNING:
  When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts or fan. Do not wear loose clothing. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
2. With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
  Is the status Active for this DTC?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2.
  No
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure.
(K20) GENERATOR FIELD CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

Fig 1: Checking Generator Field Control Circuit For Short To Voltage
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Generator harness connector.
3. Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) C2 harness connector.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. Measure the voltage of the (K20) Generator Field Control circuit in the Generator harness connector.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (K20) Generator Field Control circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST.
  No
  - Go To 3.
(K20) GENERATOR FIELD CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

Fig 2: Checking Generator Field Control Circuit For Short To Ground
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Measure the resistance between ground and the (K20) Generator Field Control circuit in the Generator harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 100 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (K20) Generator Field Control circuit for a short to ground.
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST.
  No
  - Go To 4.
(K20) GENERATOR FIELD CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

Fig 3: Checking Generator Field Circuit For An Open Or High Resistance
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1. Measure the resistance of the (K20) Generator Field Control circuit between the Generator harness connector and the PCM C2 harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5.
  No
  - Repair the (K20) Generator Field Control circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST.
GENERATOR

Fig 4: Checking Generator Field Control Circuit
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1. Connect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) C2 harness connector.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. With the scan tool, actuate the Generator field control to the ON (100%) position.
4. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (K20) Generator Field Control circuit in the Generator harness connector.
  NOTE:
  The test light should be illuminated and bright. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
5. With the scan tool, actuate the Generator field control to the OFF (0%) position.
6. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (K20) Generator Field Control circuit in the Generator harness connector.
  NOTE:
  The test light should not be illuminated.
  
  Is the test light illuminated and bright with the actuation ON (100%) and not illuminated with the actuation OFF (0%)?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Generator in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to GENERATOR, REMOVAL .
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST.
  No
  - Go To 6.
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Generator and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
4. Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST.
  No
  - Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST.