DTC P0622
Circuit Description
The powertrain control module (PCM) uses the generator field duty cycle signal circuit to
monitor the duty cycle of the generator. The generator field duty cycle signal circuit connects to
the high side of the field winding in the generator. A pulse width modulated (PWM) high side
driver in the voltage regulator turns the field winding ON and OFF. The PCM uses the PWM
signal input to determine the generator load on the engine. This allows the PCM to adjust the idle
speed to compensate for high electrical loads.
The PCM monitors the state of the generator field duty cycle signal circuit. When the key is in the
RUN position and the engine is OFF, the PCM should detect a duty cycle near 0 percent.
However, when the engine is running, the duty cycle should be between 5 percent and 100
percent. The PCM monitors the PWM signal using a key ON test and a RUN test. During the
tests, if the PCM detects an out of range PWM signal, DTC P0622 will set. When the DTC sets,
the PCM will send a class 2 serial data message to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) to illuminate
the charge indicator.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 6
Go to Step 5
5
Replace the PCM. Refer to Control Module
References in Computer/Integrating Systems for
replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you compete the replacement?
Go to Step 6
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6
1. Review and record the scan tool Fail
Records data.
2. Clear any DTCs.
3. Operate the vehicle within the Fail Records
conditions as noted.
4. Using a scan tool, monitor the Specific DTC
info for this DTC.
Does the scan tool indicate that this DTC failed
this ignition?
Go to Step 2
System OK
2006 Hummer H3
2006 ENGINE Engine Electrical - H3