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2019 BUICK ENCLAVE

3.6L V6AWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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P2501high severityPowertrain

Generator Lamp/L Terminal Circuit High

on 2019 Buick Enclave 3.6L V6 · 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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