P0620

2E24 - P0620

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
2E24 - P0620

Fault text
Generator, electric

Fault description
Alternator, electrical: Malfunction

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
The error is recognized by complex self-diagnosis routines
in the regulator and transmitted to the DME via the BSD
interface bus.
Terminal condition: Terminal 15
Voltage condition:
Alternator specified voltage for min. 5 sec.: high electrical
system voltage +1.0 V or greater than 14 V

Condition for fault memory entry
25.5 sec.

Action in service
- Check positive wire for correct installation
- Check ground wire for correct installation
- Check alternator
- Fault frequency = 1: If the IMIB is available, perform an
alternator test / If no IMIB is available, delete stored fault
codes from control module fault memory and do not
perform any other actions Fault frequency > 1: Replace
alternator

Fault effect and breakdown warning
None
- Charge indicator lamp lights up
- Breakdown in extreme cases

Driver information
Warning light:
none

Service instruction
Can occur during vehicle servicing when external power
source is connected, etc.