P2502high severityPowertrain
Charging System Voltage
on 2000 Mitsubishi GTO 3.0L V6 NA 6G72 · AWD
What this code means
The system charging voltage is outside the expected regulation window.
Symptoms
- Battery light
- Check engine light
- Electrical accessories malfunction
- Battery drains overnight
Common causes
- Failed alternator
- Loose drive belt
- Battery terminal corrosion
- ECM-controlled charging fault
Diagnostic steps
- Check battery voltage engine off and running
- Inspect belt tension and condition
- Load test alternator
- Check battery terminals
Repair notes
Replace alternator or battery. Clean terminals. Check belt.
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P0014
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P0015
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