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DTC P2503: Notes

DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE (DTC P2503)

DTC P2503 Charging system voltage low
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • PCM needs more than 20 A  from generator, and judges generator output voltage to be below 8.5 V  during engine running.
Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (Other).
  • The MIL does not illuminate.
  • PENDING CODE is available if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
  • The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Generator malfunction
  • PCM and/or generator are poorly connected
  • Open and/or short to ground in wiring from between generator terminal P and PCM terminal 2AJ
  • Open and/or short to ground in wiring from between generator terminal D and PCM terminal 2AI
  • Drive chain misadjustment
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