Circuit/System Description

The generator control module also called the starter generator control module is comprised of the following three control modules; the hybrid powertrain control module, 14 volt power module and the drive motor control module. These three control modules are non serviceable and are part of the generator control module.

The starter generator is also referred to as the drive motor. The drive motor temperature sensor is a variable resistor that measures the temperature of the drive motor stator windings. The hybrid powertrain control module supplies 5 V to the signal circuit and a ground for the low reference circuit. The hybrid powertrain control module calculates a value to estimate the drive motor rotor temperature. The hybrid powertrain control module uses the stator temperature, drive motor current, and commanded motor torque in order to calculate the value for the drive motor rotor temperature.