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Circuit/System Description

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The powertrain control module (PCM) uses the generator turn on signal circuit to control the load of the generator on the engine. A high side driver in the PCM applies a voltage to the voltage regulator. When the PCM turns ON the high side driver, the voltage regulator turns ON the field circuit. When the PCM turns OFF the high side driver, the voltage regulator turns OFF the field circuit.

The PCM monitors the state of the generator turn on signal circuit. With the engine running, the PCM should detect a high generator turn on signal circuit, or when the charging system malfunctions. If the PCM detects a low generator turn on signal circuit, DTC P0621 will set.

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