Chrysler Sebring 2004 Service Manual page 2443

DRIVEABILITY - NGC
Symptom:
P2503-CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE LOW
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P2503-CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE LOW
When Monitored: The engine running. The engine speed greater than 1157 RPM.
Set Condition: The battery sensed voltage is 1 volt below the charging goal for 13.47
seconds. The PCM senses the battery voltage turns off the field driver and senses the
battery voltage again. If the voltages are the same, the code is set.
CHARGING VOLTAGE BELOW 15.1 VOLTS
(A11) B+ CIRCUIT HIGH RESISTANCE
GENERATOR GROUND HIGH RESISTANCE
GENERATOR OPERATION
(Z1) GEN FIELD GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
(K20) GEN FIELD CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE
(K20) GEN FIELD CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
(K20) GEN FIELD CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
PCM
TEST
1 NOTE: Inspect the vehicle for aftermarket accessories that may exceed the
Generator System output.
Turn the ignition off.
NOTE: The battery must be fully charged.
NOTE: The Generator belt tension and condition must be checked before
continuing.
Start the engine.
Allow the idle to stabilize.
With the DRBIII , read the Target Charging Voltage.
Is the Target Charging Voltage above 15.1 volts?
Yes → Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION symptom in the
→ Go To 2
No
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ACTION
Driveability category.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 3 - NGC.
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APPLICABILITY
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