If the COM circuit from the alternator to the PCM is open or shorted, the PCM sets a P0620 DTC.
Item | Detecting Condition | Possible cause | |
DTC Strategy |
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Voltage monitoring | 1. Poor connection 2. Open or short in circuit 3. Faulty PCM | |
EnableConditions | Case1 |
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Engine running | |
Case2 |
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Ignition ON | ||
Threshold value | Case1 |
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Alternator COM line shorted ground or power | |
Case2 |
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Alternator COM line open | ||
Diagnosis Time |
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5 sec | ||
MIL On Condition |
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DTC only (NO MIL ON) |