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P2DC4

Starter/Generator Phase Y Current Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

System
Powertrain control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P2DC4 means Starter/Generator Phase Y Current Sensor Circuit Range/Performance.

Where it lives

For P2DC4, start at the sensor the description names.

Check these first

  • Starter/generator phase Y current sensor out of range
  • A failed phase Y current sensor
  • High resistance in the phase Y sensor circuit
  • A chafed phase Y harness
  • A faulty inverter current input

What to do next

  1. Read starter/generator phase Y current on a scan tool
  2. Compare phase Y to phase X and phase Z
  3. Test the phase Y sensor circuit
  4. Inspect the phase Y connector
  5. Replace the phase Y sensor if the reading skews
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.