Powertrain
generic / SAE
P2D59
Generator B Over Temperature
Generator B reports temperature above the protection threshold. Sustained high load or cooling path obstruction.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / numberD / 59
Possible causes
- Sustained high generator load high
- Cooling path blocked medium
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: hard
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 400–2500 €
- Estimated time: 2–8 h
- Component: generator b
- Component: wiring harness
- Component: ecm
- MIL / check engine light
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012