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Symptom Chart

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Symptom Chart

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The battery is discharged or battery voltage is low
  • High key-off current drain(s)
  • Engine, generator and battery grounds
  • Positive battery cable
  • Circuitry
  • Battery
  • Generator
  • The charging system warning indicator is on with the engine running (the charging system voltage does not increase)
  • Circuitry
  • Voltage regulator
  • Generator
  • The charging system overcharges (battery voltage is greater than 15.5 volts)
  • Circuitry
  • Voltage regulator
  • Generator
  • The charging system warning indicator is on with the engine running and the battery increases voltage
  • Circuitry
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • Voltage regulator
  • Generator
  • The charging system warning indicator is off with the ignition switch in the RUN position and the engine off
  • Bulb
  • Circuitry
  • IC
  • Voltage regulator
  • Generator
  • The charging system warning indicator flickers or is intermittent
  • Corroded terminal(s)
  • Fusible link(s)
  • Circuitry
  • Voltage regulator
  • Generator
  • The generator is noisy
  • Accessory drive belt
  • Loose bolts/brackets
  • Generator/pulley
  • Radio interference
  • Generator
  • Circuitry
  • In-vehicle entertainment system