DTC P0621 Diesel
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Field Duty Cycle Signal | -- | -- | P0622 | -- |
Charge Indicator Signal | P0621 | -- | P0621 | -- |
Circuit/System Description
The engine control module (ECM) uses the charge indicator signal circuit, or L-terminal 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 the field circuit ON and OFF. The ECM monitors the state of the charge indicator signal circuit.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The engine is running. |
| • | No generator, CKP sensors, CMP sensor DTCs are set. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The charge indicator signal circuit is shorted to ground or shorted to voltage for 20 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The charge indicator turns ON. |
| • | The driver information center (DIC) displays the SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM message. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The DTC will pass when the condition for setting the DTC is no longer present for 2 seconds. |
| • | A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction. |
| • | The charge indicator and DIC message will remain ON until the DTC passes or is cleared, even if the ignition is cycled. |
Diagnostic Aids
A scan tool can be used to command the GEN L-Terminal circuit ON to 84% and OFF to 14% while the engine is running. Typical voltage values for the charge indicator control circuit are 10.5 V at 84% and 2.2 V at 14%.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Starting and Charging Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Description and Operation
Charging System Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Testing - Single Generator (w/o K76)
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the generator.
- Ignition ON, test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- Engine running, test for greater than 3.5 V between the signal circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the generator.
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
| ⇒ | If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
Circuit/System Testing - Dual Generators (K76)
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connectors at both generators.
- Ignition ON, engine OFF, test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit terminal 1 of either generator harness and ground.
- Engine running, test for greater than 3.5 V between the signal circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- Ignition OFF, connect the X1 harness connector at the auxiliary generator.
- Ignition ON, engine OFF, test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit terminal 1 of the primary generator harness and ground.
- Engine running, test for greater than 3.5 V between the signal circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the generator.
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
| ⇒ | If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, replace the auxiliary generator. |
| ⇒ | If less than the specified range, replace the auxiliary generator. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming. |
DTC P0621 Gasoline
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
B+ | P0622 | P0622 | -- | -- |
Field Duty Cycle Signal | P0622 | P0622 | -- | -- |
Charge Indicator Signal | P0621 | -- | P0621 | -- |
Circuit/System Description
The engine control module (ECM) uses the charge indicator signal circuit, or L-terminal 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 the field circuit ON and OFF. The ECM monitors the state of the charge indicator signal circuit.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The engine is running. |
| • | No generator, CKP sensors, CMP sensor DTCs are set. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The charge indicator signal circuit is shorted to ground or shorted to voltage for 15 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The charge indicator turns ON. |
| • | The driver information center (DIC) displays the SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM message. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The DTC will pass when the condition for setting the DTC is no longer present for 1 second. |
| • | A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction. |
| • | The charge indicator and DIC message will remain ON until the DTC passes or is cleared, even if the ignition is cycled. |
Diagnostic Aids
A scan tool can be used to command the GEN L-Terminal circuit ON to 85% and OFF to 14% while the engine is running. Typical voltage values for the charge indicator control circuit are 4.3 V at 85% and 0.85 V at 14%.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Starting and Charging Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Description and Operation
Charging System Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the generator.
- Ignition ON, test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- Engine running, test for greater than 3.5 V between the signal circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the generator.
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
| ⇒ | If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming. |
