P0A38

DTC P0A38 or P0A39

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC P0A38
- Starter/Generator Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0A39
- Starter/Generator Temperature Sensor Circuit High Voltage

Circuit/System Description

The starter/generator control module (SGCM) monitors to detect if the motor generator temperature sensor is shorted to ground, shorted to voltage or open.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The engine is running.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P0A38

Sensor output voltage less than 0.2 volt for 1 second.

P0A39

Sensor output voltage greater than 3.95 volts for 1 second.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

P0A38, P0A39

50 percent maximum torque limit.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

P0A38, P0A39

Normal range for 10 seconds.

Diagnostic Aids

P0A38

Possible temperature sensor short to ground.

P0A39

Possible temperature sensor short to voltage or open.

Circuit/System Testing

Caution: To help avoid personal injury, additional precautions must be taken prior to working on the generator control module or the generator starter. After removing the 36V battery cables from the generator battery, remove both engine wiring harness connectors from the generator control module. Wait at least 5 minutes and then remove the generator control module cover. Verify voltage levels at all 36V, 12V, and 3-phase connections, are less than 3 volts using a DMM before proceeding.

1. Disconnect harness connector C2 from the SGCM.
2. Using the appropriate test adapters, test for less than 1 ohm resistance between terminals 2 and 14.

• If within the specified range, replace the SGCM.

3. Disconnect the 7 pin connector at the MGU.
4. Test for less than 1 ohm between SGCM connector harness terminal 2 and the MGU connector harness terminal G.

• If less than the specified range, repair the open circuit.

5. Test for less than 1 ohm between SGCM connector harness terminal 14 and the MGU connector harness terminal F.

• If less than the specified range, repair the open circuit.

6. If both circuits test normal, replace the MGU.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure. Verification Tests

Control Module References for SGCM replacement, setup and programming.

Generator with Starter Replacement for MGU replacement.