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2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON

2.0L I4AWDAUTOMATICgas
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor591Torque4753Fluid9DTC827Battery0Maintenance0Recalls5
P2501high severityPowertrain

Generator Lamp/L Terminal Circuit High

on 2006 Hyundai Tucson 2.0L I4 · AWD

What this code means

High signal on alternator exciter circuit.

Symptoms

  • Battery light behavior abnormal
  • Overcharging possible
  • Check engine light

Common causes

  • Short to voltage in exciter wire
  • Voltage regulator fault
  • ECM communication issue

Diagnostic steps

  1. Measure exciter circuit voltage
  2. Check for shorts to power
  3. Test alternator output

Repair notes

Repair wiring or replace alternator.

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