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Charge Warning Never On

  1. Turn ignition on. If charge warning indicator illuminates, see appropriate GENERATOR or STARTER article in the ELECTRICAL section. If charge warning indicator does not illuminate, go to next step.
  2. Turn ignition off. Disconnect generator 3-pin connector. Turn ignition on. Connect a jumper wire between ground and generator 3-pin connector (Green/Black wire). If charge warning indicator illuminates, see appropriate GENERATOR or STARTER article in the ELECTRICAL section. If charge warning indicator does not illuminate, go to next step.
  3. Turn ignition off. Remove instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect instrument cluster connector C1. See Figure and Figure . Measure resistance of Green/Black wire between generator 3-pin connector and instrument cluster connector C1 terminal No. 7. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, inspect charge warning indicator bulb and replace as necessary. If bulb is okay, replace instrument cluster printed circuit. See PRINTED CIRCUIT  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If resistance is more than 5 ohms, repair open Green/Black wire.
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