Conditions For Setting DTC
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DTC sets when generator turn on signal circuit voltage is low while PCM is commanding generator on for more than 30 seconds; or when generator field duty cycle signal PWM is less than 5 percent and engine RPM is less than 2500 for more than 30 seconds.