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Alero, Cavalier, Century, Grand Am, Impala, Malibu, Monte Carlo, Regal & Sunfire

  1. If diagnostic system check was not performed, go to ENGINE ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. If diagnostic system check was performed, go to next step.
  2. Start engine. If battery charge indicator remains illuminated after 5 second bulb check, go to next step. If battery charge indicator does not remain illuminated after 5 second bulb check, problem is intermittent. Check wiring and connections.
  3. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). DLC is located under instrument panel, near steering column. On Alero and Grand Am, use scan tool to observe ignition 1 signal parameter in PCM data list. On Century and Regal, use scan tool to observe Battery Voltage parameter in Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) data list. On Impala, Intrigue and Monte Carlo, use scan tool to observe Ignition 0 parameter in PCM data list. If voltage measures 10-15 volts, go to next step. If voltage does not measure 10-15 volts, go to TEST A: CHARGING SYSTEM TEST .
  4. Replace IPC. See appropriate INSTRUMENT PANELS article. Go to next step.
  5. Operate system to verify repair. If condition was corrected, system is okay. If condition was not repaired, go to step  2.
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