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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 184 (ENGINE CONTROLS - SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - 3.0L)DIAGNOSTIC TESTSDTC P0621: GENERATOR LIGHT L-TERMINAL CONTROL CIRCUITDIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 F
Diagnostic Procedures
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 FSECTION Diagnostic Procedures
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- Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE CONTROLS .
- Install a scan tool. Operate vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC. See CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING DTC . Using scan tool, observe the specific DTC Information for DTC P0616 until the test runs. Does the scan tool indicate that DTC P0621 has passed this ignition cycle? If yes, problem is intermittent. If no, go to next step.
- Start engine. With scan tool, while observing the Ignition 1 parameter in the engine controls data list, command the Generator L-Terminal Off for 5 seconds and then back on. Does the scan tool indicate a change in voltage each time the Generator L-Terminal is commanded Off and On? If yes, go to step 6. If no, go to next step.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect the generator harness connector. Start engine. Measure the voltage between the generator turn on signal circuit of the generator harness connector and a good ground. Is voltage within 4.5-5.5 volts? If yes, go to step 7. If no, go to next step.
- Test the generator turn on signal circuit for a short, high resistance or open. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step 10. If no, go to step 8.
- Test the generator battery voltage output circuit for a high resistance or open. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step 10. If no, diagnose charging system.
- Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the generator. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step 10. If no, diagnose charging system.
- Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ECM. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step 10. If no, go to next step.
- Replace ECM. Perform ECM relearn procedures. See ENGINE CONTROL MODULE under PROGRAMMING. After replacing ECM, go to next step.
- Review and record the scan tool Fail Records data. Use scan tool in order to clear the DTC. Operate vehicle within the Conditions for Running DTC. See CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING DTC . Using scan tool, observe the Specific DTC Information for DTC P0621 until the test runs. Does the scan tool indicate that DTC P0621 failed? If yes, go to step 3. If no, system is okay.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.