Circuit/System Description
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The battery current sensor is a 3-wire hall effect current sensor. The battery current sensor monitors the battery current. The signal circuit is an input to the body control module (BCM). The sensor creates a 5-volt pulse width modulation (PWM) signal of 128 Hz with a duty cycle of 0-100 percent. Normal duty cycle is between 4-96 percent. The signal circuit is an input to the body control module (BCM). If the duty cycle is outside of the normal range, DTC B1516 08 sets. The BCM also tests for correct polarity of the sensor. If the BCM detects positive current flow with the engine OFF, DTC B1516 66 sets.