DTC P0620: Generator Control Circuit Failure

2005 Ford Pickup F250 Super Duty, 2D Pickup, 5.4 5, 4WD, AutomaticSECTION DTC P0620: Generator Control Circuit Failure
P0620 - GENERATOR CONTROL CIRCUIT FAILURE

Description:  The powertrain control module (PCM) reads the GENLI and sends a DTC through the network when the GENLI indicates a fault.
Possible Causes: 
  • I-line control (ILC) circuit short to GND
  • ILC circuit short to B+
  • ILC circuit open
  • GENLI circuit shorted to PWR or GND
  • GENLI circuit open
  • B+ circuit open
  • Generator drive mechanism
  • Damaged generator/regulator assembly
  • Damaged PCM
Diagnostic Aids:  Verify the battery voltage is 14.5 volts.
Verify the generator/regulator has the correct part number.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to HY: Generator/Regulator System STEP HY1.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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