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P1594

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SYMPTOM
P1594 - CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE TOO HIGH

WHEN MONITORED
With the ignition key ON and the engine speed greater than 0 RPM

SET CONDITION
When the PCM regulates the generator field and there are no detected field problems but the voltage output does not decrease.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Generator field driver circuit shorted to ground
- Generator shorted
- Ambient/Battery temperature sensor
- Powertrain control module (generator resistance)
- PCM (battery temperature)
- Powertrain control module (battery voltage)