Mazda Factory OBD-II DTC P1244 Code Diagnostic Procedure

Mazda P1244 Generator load high input
DETECTION CONDITION
•  The PCM monitors the generator signal. If the voltage at PCM terminal 213 remains high, the PCM determines that there is a generator circuit problem.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  Generator malfunction
•  Short to power circuit between generator connector terminal C and PCM terminal 213
•  Connector or terminal malfunction
•  PCM malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1
VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED
•  Has the FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2
VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
•  Verify related service repair information availability.
•  Is any related repair information available?
Yes
Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information.
•  If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
3
VERIFY CURRENT SIGNAL STATUS: IS CONCERN INTERMITTENT OR CONSTANT?
•  Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
•  Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS.
•  Run the vehicle under the FREEZE FRAME DATA stored condition.
•  Is the same DTC present?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Intermittent concern exists.
Perform the “INTERMITTENT CONCERNS TROUBLESHOOTING”.
4
INSPECT POOR CONNECTION OF GENERATOR CONNECTOR
•  Disconnect generator connector.
•  Inspect for poor connection (damaged, pulled-out terminals, corrosion, etc.).
•  Is there a malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace terminals, then go to Step 8.
No
Go to the next step.
5
INSPECT GENERATOR CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO POWER
•  Turn the engine switch to the ON position (Engine off).
•  Measure the voltage between generator terminal C (wiring harness-side) and body ground.
•  Is there voltage B+?
Yes
Repair or replace the wiring harness for a possible short to power, then go to Step 8.
No
Go to the next step.
6
INSPECT GENERATOR
•  Inspect the generator.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the generator, then go to Step 8.
No
Go to the next step.
7
INSPECT PCM CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION
•  Turn the engine switch off.
•  Disconnect the PCM connector.
•  Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion).
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace terminal, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
8
VERIFY THAT DTC P1244 TROUBLESHOOTING IS COMPLETED
•  Make sure to reconnect all connectors.
•  Clear DTC from PCM memory using M-MDS.
•  Run the vehicle under the FREEZE FRAME DATA stored condition.
•  Is the same DTC present?
Yes
Replace PCM, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
9
VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
•  Perform the after repair procedure.
•  Are any DTCs present?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
No
DTC troubleshooting completed.
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