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Body Control System

B210D-BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW


WHEN MONITORED
With the ignition on.

SET CONDITION
Battery voltage less than 9 volts for approximately 5 to 6 seconds.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Resistance in the battery positive circuit
- Resistance in the generator case ground
- Generator operation
- (K20) generator field control circuit open
- (K20) generator field control circuit shorted to ground
- Ground circuit open
- PCM

DIAGNOSTIC TEST

1. CHECK FOR ANY POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES DTCs

NOTE:
- Make sure the Battery is in good condition. Using the Midtronics Battery Tester, test the Battery before continuing.
- Inspect the vehicle for after market accessories that may exceed the Generator System output.
- Make sure the generator drive belt is in good operating condition.
- Inspect the fuses in the IPM. If an open fuse is found, use the wire diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors for damage.

Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, read active PCM DTC's.

Q: Does the scan tool display any active PCM DTC's?

YES: Refer to Computers and Control Systems/Testing and Inspection for the diagnostic test procedure.
NO: Check the above conditions that can cause a low voltage condition. Repair as necessary.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test