P2501
Generator Lamp/L Terminal Circuit High
2000-2008 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L V6
High SeverityPowertrainGeneric (SAE)
Description
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
- Measure exciter circuit voltage
- Check for shorts to power
- Test alternator output
Repair Notes
Repair wiring or replace alternator.
Related Codes
Other Powertrain Codes
- P0001Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open
- P0002Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0003Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low
- P0004Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High
- P0010Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P0011Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
- P0012Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
- P0013Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P0014Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
- P0015Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
P2501 on Other Vehicles
Jaguar E-PACE
2018-2024 2.0L I4 Turbo
Jaguar F-PACE
2017-2024 2.0L I4 Turbo
Jaguar F-PACE
2017-2024 3.0L V6 Supercharged
Jaguar F-Type
2014-2024 3.0L V6 Supercharged
Jaguar F-Type R
2014-2024 5.0L V8 Supercharged
Jaguar I-PACE
2019-2024 Electric AWD
Jaguar X-Type
2002-2008 2.5L V6
Jaguar XE
2017-2024 2.0L I4 Turbo
Common Questions
What does code P2501 mean on a 2000-2008 Jaguar S-Type?
P2501 stands for "Generator Lamp/L Terminal Circuit High". High signal on alternator exciter circuit.
What are the symptoms of P2501 on a Jaguar S-Type?
Common symptoms of P2501 include: Battery light behavior abnormal, Overcharging possible, Check engine light.
What causes P2501 on a 2000-2008 Jaguar S-Type?
Common causes of P2501 include: Short to voltage in exciter wire, Voltage regulator fault, ECM communication issue.