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DTC P2503[L3 With TC]: Notes

DTC P2503[L3 WITH TC] DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P2503 Charging system voltage low
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • PCM needs more than 20 A  from the generator, and determines that generator output voltage is below 8.5 V  while the engine is running.

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (Other).
  • The MIL does not illuminate.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is not available.
  • DTCs are stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Generator malfunction
  • PCM and/or generator are poorly connected
  • Open and/or short to ground in the wiring harness from between generator terminal P and PCM terminal 2AJ
  • Open and/or short to ground in the wiring harness from between generator terminal D and PCM terminal 2AI
  • Drive chain misadjustment
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