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DTC Advanced Diagnostics: P0A1A (296) (Generator Motor Control Module)

DTC P0A1A (296):  Generator Motor Control Module

General Description 

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If the generator control module (GCM) in the motor control module detects its large-scale integration (LSI) error, a DTC is stored.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type 

Execution Continuous
Sequence None
Duration -
DTC Type One drive cycle, MIL on, POWER SYSTEM indicator on, 12 volt battery charging system indicator on

Enable Conditions 

Condition  
Vehicle ON mode

Malfunction Threshold 

The GCM detects LSI error.

Possible Cause 

NOTE:  The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for setting the DTC 

When a malfunction is detected, the MIL, the POWER SYSTEM indicator, and the 12 volt battery charging system indicator comes on and a Pending DTC, a Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data are stored in the motor control module memory.

Conditions for clearing the DTC 

The MIL, the POWER SYSTEM indicator, and the 12 volt battery charging system indicator are cleared if the malfunction does not return in three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs. The MIL, the POWER SYSTEM indicator, the 12 volt battery charging system indicator, the Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the 12 volt battery.