Charge Indicator Inoperative
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Charge Indicator Inoperative
| Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics Connector End View Reference: Engine Electrical Connector End Views |
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| 1 | Did you review the following description and operations and perform the necessary inspections? | - | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Engine Electrical |
| 2 | Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Does the battery charge indicator illuminate? |
- | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 |
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12.5-15.5 V | Go to Step 4 | Go to Charging System Test |
| 4 |
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- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Test the charge indicator circuit for a high resistance or open. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 7 |
| 6 | Inspect for poor connection at the generator. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 8 |
| 7 | Inspect for poor connection at the instrument panel. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 9 |
| 8 | Replace the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
- | Go to Step 10 | - |
| 9 | Replace the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement
in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console. Did you complete the repair? |
- | Go to Step 10 | - |
| 10 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
- | System OK | Go to Step 2 |