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Trouble Code Explanation

  1. See CHARGING SYSTEM TROUBLE CODES  table for charging system-related failures.
  2. Code 12 will set if battery feed to PCM has been disconnected within last 50 starts. PCM monitors circuit when ignition is on.
  3. Code 41 will set if PCM output for alternator field does not respond to voltage regulator control signal. PCM monitors circuit when ignition is on.
  4. Code 46 will set if battery sense voltage is more than one volt above desired control voltage for more than 20 seconds. PCM monitors this signal whenever engine is running.
  5. Code 47 will set if battery sense voltage is more than one volt below desired control voltage for more than 20 seconds, and active test indicates an alternator problem. PCM monitors this signal whenever engine speed is above 1500 RPM.
CHARGING SYSTEM TROUBLE CODES

Code Description MIL On?
12 Battery Feed To PCM No
41 (1) Alternator Field Control Yes
46 (1) High Battery Voltage Yes
47 (1) Low Battery Voltage Yes
55 End Of Diagnostic Mode No
(1) This code will cause limp-in mode.
NOTE: Only charging system-related codes are listed here. For engine-related codes, see TESTS W/CODES - 3.3L article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section for other codes.