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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 P1A47: Battery Energy Control Module Hybrid Battery Voltage Sensor Performance

Circuit/System Description

The battery energy control module (BECM) monitors the link voltage performance. If any voltage is off, this DTC will set.

The Link Voltage is the voltage on the 36 volt cable between the SGCM and the BECM, Pack voltage is the sum of all module voltages. refer to Hybrid Energy Storage Schematics for detailed information.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The engine is running.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

Absolute value (Link voltage - sum of all module voltages) is greater than 5 volts.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

Does not affect Hybrid Operation.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The difference between the link voltage and the sum of pack voltages decrease below threshold.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Hybrid Energy Storage Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Generator Battery Carrier Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Special Tools

J 35616 GM Approved Terminal Test Kit

Circuit/System Testing

Warning: To help avoid personal injury, be careful when working in the vicinity of the generator battery disconnect control module. Internal components will still be live, 36V potential, even when the cover has been opened or removed.

Warning: To help avoid personal injury, additional precautions must be taken prior to working on the generator control module or the generator starter. After removing the 36V battery cables from the generator battery, remove both engine wiring harness connectors from the generator control module. Wait at least 5 minutes and then remove the generator control module cover. Verify voltage levels at all 36V, 12V, and 3-phase connections, are less than 3 volts using a DMM before proceeding.

    • J-35616-65B for female terminals
    • J-35616-64B for male terminals
  1. Remove the generator battery disconnect control module cover. Refer to Hybrid Battery Service Disconnect/Connect
  2. Measure and record the voltage at Main Contactor Relay X2 to ground.
  3. Depress and hold the service disconnect switch for 20 seconds and measure the voltage at Main Contactor Relay X1 to ground. The voltage should read the same as in step 2.
  4. If no voltage was measured at Main Contactor Relay X1 with service disconnect switch depressed, replace BECM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for BECM replacement, setup, and programming