DTC P1246: - Alternator Load Input
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DTC P1246: - ALTERNATOR LOAD INPUT
| Description: | The powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the generator load from the generator/regulator in the form of frequency. The frequency range is determined by the temperature of the voltage regulator, where 97% indicates a full load, and less than 6% indicates no load. | ||
| Possible Causes: | |||
| Application | Key On Engine Off | Key On Engine Running | Continuous Memory |
| All | Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC. | ||