Generator Battery Control Module Scan Tool Information

2009 GMC Canyon 4D Pickup, 2.9 9SECTION Generator Battery Control Module Scan Tool Information
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Generator Battery Control Module (GBCM)

Scan Tool Parameter System State Expected Value Definition
Operating Conditions:Β  Ignition ON/Engine OFF
Battery Voltage Signal __ 12.3 V The scan tool displays 0-20 volts. The scan tool displays the voltage as received by the module.
Generator L Terminal Signal Command __ 0 Percent The scan tool displays On/Off. The scan tool displays Off until the engine is running, at which time it will display On.
Regulated Voltage Control Current Sensor __ Varies The scan tool displays Amps. This controls how much current is going to or from the negative battery cable.
Running State of Charge __ Varies The scan tool displays percent. This calculates the battery's state of charge based on current and voltage over a long period of time.
Generator Battery Control Module Output Controls

Scan Tool Output Control Description
GEN L-Terminal The engine control module (ECM) commands the generator OFF by removing the 5-volt reference signal from the L terminal of the voltage regulator when you select OFF. The generator will then stop generating an output voltage.
RENDER: 1.0x

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