Alternator in which there is a communication regulator in order to compensate current loss resulting from repetitive starting. The alternator is duty controlled as current control by ECM with the battery voltage, current, temperature information from battery sensor. The more electrical load, the higher duty output.
ECM set DTC P0620 If it is open or short in Control circuit of alternator. If this DTC is set, Idle stop is not performing.
Item
Detecting Condition
Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
Signal check
Open or Short in harness
Poor connection or damaged harness
Enable Conditions
IG ON
Battery voltage > 6V
Alternator output duty 5~95%
Threshold Value
Open or Short circuit
Diagnostic Time
5 sec
MIL ON Condition
NO MIL
Fig.1) Idle Status
Fig.2) Electrical Load (Head Lamp and Defrost are ON
Duty(+) from FR terminal is increased if electrical loads are ON (Head Lamp and Defrost are ON)
ECM controls generation of alternator with duty from FR terminal when electrical Loads turn on