P0626: The generator field terminal gives a higher signal than normal
The generator field terminal gives a higher signal than normal. It is usually the part, its wiring or a connector with poor contact.
| Code | P0626 |
|---|---|
| System | Engine and transmission |
| Group | P06xx, Control unit and auxiliary outputs |
| Type | Generic: it means the same on every make |
How to read and clear P0626 with Final OBD
Plug an OBD2 scanner in under the steering wheel, switch the ignition on and open Final OBD. Under Faults you’ll see P0626 with its description and whether it’s confirmed, pending or permanent.
If the engine stores it over standard OBD, with FREE you read this code with its explanation for nothing and clear it. With PRO you also read the faults of every control unit and clear them in all of them.
Clearing the code only turns the light off: if the cause is still there, it comes back. Clear it once it’s fixed, and not right before an inspection. It’s all in how to read and clear fault codes and in inspections and OBD.
Similar codes
- P0622 Generator field F control: circuit fault
- P0623 The generator light control has an electrical fault
- P0624 The circuit controlling the fuel filler cap warning lamp has a fault
- P0625 The generator field terminal gives a lower signal than normal
- P0627 Fuel pump A control: circuit open or faulty
- P0628 The fuel pump A control gives a lower signal than normal
- P0629 The fuel pump A control gives a higher signal than normal
- P062A The fuel pump A control gives readings outside the normal range
- P0600 Serial communication link fault
- P0601 Internal control module memory checksum error
- P0602 Control module programming error
- P0603 Internal control module keep alive memory (KAM) error
What does code P0626 mean?
The generator field terminal gives a higher signal than normal. It is usually the part, its wiring or a connector with poor contact.
How do you clear P0626?
With an OBD2 scanner and an app like Final OBD, which clears it for free if it’s stored by the engine control unit. But clearing it only turns the light off: if the cause isn’t fixed, P0626 comes back.
Read it on your car
Final OBD reads and clears engine faults through standard OBD for free, each one explained in plain English. With PRO it also reads the faults of every control unit, each make’s own codes included, and clears them in all of them.
