Powertrain
generic / SAE
P2DC9
Starter/Generator Excitation Current High
The starter/generator excitation current is above the expected window. Indicates winding short or driver fault.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / numberD / C9
Possible causes
- Excitation winding short high
- Output driver fault high medium
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: hard
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 400–2500 €
- Estimated time: 2–8 h
- Component: starter generator excitation circuit
- Component: starter generator
- MIL / check engine light
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012