Normal Operation
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The charging system warning indicator is controlled by the instrument cluster based upon data received from the generator through circuit 904 (LG/RD). The instrument cluster sets DTC B1317 if the battery voltage exceeds 16.5 volts DC ± 0.5 volts DC, when the ignition switch is in the START/RUN position. The instrument cluster sets DTC B1318 if battery voltage drops to less than 9 volts DC ± 0.5 volts DC, when the ignition switch is in the START/RUN position.