Test B: Charge Indicator Always On
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- If diagnostic system check was not performed, perform ENGINE ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK under ON-VEHICLE TESTING. If diagnostic system check was performed, go to next step.
- Turn ignition switch to RUN position. If charge indicator illuminates, go to next step. If charge indicator does not illuminate, repair by symptom. See SYMPTOM INDEX table.
- Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect 4-pin generator harness connector. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. If charge indicator illuminates, go to next step. If charge indicator does not illuminate, perform TEST A: CHARGING SYSTEM TEST .
- Test the charge indicator control circuit for a short to ground. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If problem exists, repair as necessary. After repair, go to step 6 . If problem does not exist, go to next step.
- Replace PCM. See REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE. Program PCM. After repair, go to next step.
- Operate system to verify repair. If system is not operating correctly, repeat test beginning at step 3 .