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System Tests: Notes

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CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.
SYMPTOM INDEX

Symptom Perform Test
Battery Is Discharged Or Voltage Is Low A 
Warning Indicator Is On With Engine Running, System Does Not Charge B 
System Overcharges (Greater Than 15 Volts) C 
Warning Indicator Is On With Engine Running, System Charges D 
Warning Indicator Is Off With Ignition On Engine Off, System Charges E 
Warning Indicator Flickers Or Is Intermittent F 
Generator Noisy G 
Radio Interference H