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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 5 (ENGINE CONTROLS - POWERTRAIN DTC CHARTS AND DESCRIPTIONS - (HYBRID))DTC DIAGNOSISP1A04 - GENERATOR SHUTDOWN CIRCUIT
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic
P1A04 - Generator Shutdown Circuit
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION P1A04 - Generator Shutdown Circuit
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P1A04 - GENERATOR SHUTDOWN CIRCUIT
| Description: | The transaxle control module (TCM) continuously monitors the generator shutdown (GSDN) circuit and the controller area network (CAN) signal for a GSDN request from the powertrain control module (PCM). This DTC is set when the PCM requests generator shutdown through the CAN signal or if there is a GSDN circuit concern. The generator inverter will be disabled. | |||
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| Diagnostic Aids: | With the PCM and TCM connected and with the key in ON position, check the GSDN signal frequency. If the frequency is between 49 and 75 Hz DC, no circuit problem is indicated and PCM generator shutdown is requested. | |||
| Application | Key On Engine Off | Key On Engine Running | Continuous Memory | |
| All | refer to PINPOINT TEST QE . | |||
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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.