Test J: Warning Indicator Flickers Or Is Intermittent (3.0L DURATEC)
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- Inspect all generator, battery, and power distribution connections for looseness, corrosion, loose or bent terminals, or loose eyelets. If connections are clean and tight, go to next step. If problem exists, repair as necessary.
- Start engine and let idle. Inspect battery junction box fuse No. 11 (15-amp) for looseness. Wiggle fuse and note warning indicator operation. If warning indicator does not flicker, go to next step. If warning indicator flickers, repair loose fuse connections.
- Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Connect a fused jumper wire between positive battery terminal and generator harness connector terminal No. 3 (Black/Yellow wire). See Figure. Start engine and let idle. Note warning indicator operation. If warning indicator flickers, repair warning indicator problem as necessary. See appropriate ANALOG INSTRUMENT PANELS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. If warning indicator does not flicker, repair loose connection(s) in circuits.