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RVC Regulated Voltage Control

Regulates Alt Output Based On Battery State of Charge and Estimated Battery Temperature Extends Battery Life and Improves Fuel Mileage
Generator Battery Control Module (GBCM) Body Control Module (BCM) Engine Control Module (ECM) Dash Integration Module (DIM) Instrument Panel Module (IPM) Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Battery Current Sensor

2004 and Newer Trucks and Cars

9 Modes Of Operation
Charge Mode Fuel Economy Mode Voltage Reduction Mode Start Up Mode Headlamp Mode Windshield Wiper Voltage Boost Mode Fuel Pump Voltage Boost Mode De Ice Voltage Boost Mode Battery Sulfation Protection Mode

Battery Must Be Charged: System May Not Turn On Alternator If Voltage Is Too Low

9 Modes Of Operation
Charge Mode: Battery SOC Is Less Than 80% Cooling Fans On High Speed Rear Defogger On Current Sensor NOT Between 8 to 15 amps Outside Air Temp Is Less Than 0 Celsius

In this mode: alternator output will be ramped up to 13.4v 15.5v at a rate of 20 millivolts per second

In this mode: when all criteria is met, the target voltage will be 13.0 volts

Fuel Economy Mode: Battery SOC Is More Than 80% Cooling Fans On Low Speed Or Off Rear Defogger Off Current Sensor Is Between Or Less Than 8 to 15 amps Outside Air Temp Is More Than 0 Celsius

9 Modes Of Operation
Voltage Reduction Mode: Battery SOC Is More Than 80% Cooling Fans On Low Speed Or Off Rear Defogger Off Current Sensor Is Between Or Less Than 7 to 2 amps Outside Air Temp Is More Than 0 Celsius
12.9V

In this mode: Voltage can Reduced To 12.9 Volts

14.5V

Start Up Mode: Voltage Target Is 14.5 Volts for 30 Seconds

9 Modes Of Operation
Battery Sulfation Mode:
Alternator Output Has Been 13.2 volts For More Than 45 Minutes Will Enter Charge Mode For 3 Minutes To See If Battery Voltage Comes Up
13.2V

9 Modes Of Operation
Headlamp Mode Windshield Wiper Voltage Boost Mode Fuel Pump Voltage Boost Mode De Ice Voltage Boost Mode Voltage Is Increased When Any Of These Accessories Are Turned On To Maintain SOC

RVC: Regulated Voltage Control

2 Types Of RVC Systems and Stand Alone RVC: Integrated RVC:

SARVC: Stand Alone Regulated Voltage Control

Alternator With New Style Regulator Battery Control Module With Internal Current Sensor PCM Communicate With Battery Control Module By Class 2 Data Instrument Panel Cluster Communicates Over Class 2 To Notify Driver Of Charging System Malfunctions

Mounted On Negative Battery Cable Near Battery

2007 GMC Sierra P/U SARVC

Stand Alone Regulated Voltage Control

L Terminal Charge Indicator Control Used On Trucks

F Terminal Generator Field Duty Cycle Signal

2007 GMC Sierra 3500 P/U 6.0L SARVC

Engine On Signal

Power Feeds

Terminal F

Generator Battery Control Module

Current Sensor Internal

Class 2 Communication

ALT

Terminal L

IPC

Grounds

Generator Battery Control Module Pins

Pin B: Grey Wire F Terminal Pin D: Brown Wire L Terminal

SARVC: Stand Alone Regulated Voltage Control (Under Load)

F Terminal @ 400Hz: Voltage Aprox. 6.94 Volts ( 0 9 volt )

F Terminal Voltage Varies From Aprox, 3 8 volts L Terminal Voltage Varies From Aprox, 2 4 volts

L Terminal @ 128Hz: Voltage Aprox. 2.60 Volts ( 0 4 volts )

Generator Battery Control Module Engine On Signal

13.78 volts Running

.5 volts Key On

Pin G: Engine On Signal (Dark Blue Wire)

RVC: Regulated Voltage Control

Works With 2 Wire To Alternator L and F 128 Hz Signal Is Sent To Alt on L Terminal: 0 To 5 volt Square Wave Duty Cycle Control on L Terminal Sets Regulator In Alternator F Terminal Is Feedback From Alternator (@ 400Hz)
Grey: Generator Field Duty Cycle Signal: .007 volts KOEO .047 volts Running Open Circuit Orange: Generator Turn On Signal: .148 volts KOEO, 3.97 volts Running Open Circuit

Alternator At Idle
Orange: Generator Turn On Signal (L) 3.67 volts Varying

Grey: Generator Field Duty Cycle (F) 6.08 volts Varying

If L Terminal Is Open or Grounded, Alternator Will Default To 13.8 volt Output

Command On L Terminal To Change Regulator Set Point

Normal Range

If Command Is Less Than 10% or Higher Than 90% Alternator Defaults To Internally Regulated At 13.8 volts

Scan Data
L Terminal Command

F Terminal Load Feedback

60% Command Would Result In Alternator Outputting 13.81 volts

Alternator No Load
L Terminal 0 5 volt Square Wave

F Terminal 0 7 volt Square Wave

Alternator Heavy Load

Limitation Using Scope

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EPM Data

Scan Data

Voltage

Desired Voltage

SOC 88%

2008 Impala 5.3L V8 RVC

Body Control Module

Terminal F

ECM Current Sensor

Terminal L

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Battery Current Sensor

Open Circuit KOEO
Pink: (Reference Voltage) 5.10 volts

Brown: (Signal Ground) .081 volts 2008 Impala 5.3L v8 White: (Signal) 5.09 volts

Battery Current Sensor

White: Signal 3.5 volts, Frequency 120Hz, Duty Cycle 32%

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Battery Current Sensor

0 5 volt Square Wave

Functional Tests

Generator L-Terminal Control

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Functional Tests

Generator L-Terminal Control

L-Terminal Normal Operation

5 Volt Square Wave @ Aprox. 75% Duty Cycle Command From PCM Voltage On Meter Will Be Aprox. 14.5 volts

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Functional Tests Generator L Terminal Command On To 85%

L Terminal @ 85% Duty Cycle Voltage On Meter Goes To Aprox. 15 volts

Functional Tests Generator L Terminal Command On To 15%

L Terminal @ 15% Duty Cycle Voltage On Meter Goes To Aprox. 12 volts

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Battery Saver Message

Battery Voltage High: System Voltage Is Greater Than 16 Volts Battery Voltage Low: System Voltage Is Less Than 11 Volts Battery Saver Active: One or More System Is Altered To Reduce Load On Charging System

Idle Boost

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Load Shedding
BCM Monitors Battery For Excessive Loads

BCM Strategy Is To Lower Loads To Save Battery Can Be Monitored On Scan Tool

Loads Subject To Periodic Deactivations

Air Conditioning Clutch Heated Mirrors Heated Seats Rear Window Defogger HVAC Blower

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Load Shedding
Load Shed Level Load Shed Level 0 Load Shed Level 1 Load Shed Level 2 Affected Systems Action Taken

No System Affected
Heated Rear View Mirrors

Normal Operation
Cycled at 80% Duty Cycle, Off for 4 of every 20 second cycle No Messages or Indicators Displayed Cycled at 50% Duty Cycle, Off for 10 of every 20 second cycle

Message Center
Heated Rear View Mirrors, Rear Defrost, Heated Seats

Message Center
Heated Rear View Mirrors, Rear Defrost, Heated Seats

Battery Saver Action Message Displayed, or Flashing Indicator

Load Shed Level 3

Turned Off

Message Center

Battery Saver Action Message Displayed, Battery charging system Indicator on

2003 Chevrolet Impala 3.4L Over Heats

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Isolate Splice Pack 205

Find The Splice Pack SP205

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Splice Pack 205

Disconnect Body Module Communication Wire

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