2007 Compass Patriot MK Factory Service Manual 9 - ENGINE

P2501-GENERATOR LAMP/L-TERMINAL CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH





For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W



Possible Causes
 
INTERMITTENT DTC
 
(G329) CHARGE INDICATOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
 
GENERATOR
 
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)
 


Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)



Diagnostic Test

1. DTC IS ACTIVE

Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, clear DTCs in the Engine Control Module (ECM).
Test drive the vehicle
With the scan tool, select View DTCs.

Is the status Active for this DTC?

Yes


No

2. (G329) CHARGE INDICATOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE



Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Generator harness connector.
Disconnect the Engine Control Module (ECM) harness connector.
Remove the Main Relay.
Connect a jumper wire between cavity B7 and cavity B9 of the Main Relay connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage of the (G329) Charge Indicator Signal circuit at the Generator harness connector.

Is the voltage below 1.0 volt?

Yes


No

3. GENERATOR

Turn the ignition off.
Replace the Generator.
With the scan tool, Clear DTCs.
Test drive the vehicle.
With the scan tool, select View DTCs.

Is the status Active for this DTC?

Yes


No

4. ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)

Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Generator and the Engine Control Module (ECM).
Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

Were any problems found?

Yes


No