Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Component Connector End Views

Did you review the following description and operations and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Engine Electrical

Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the battery charge indicator illuminate?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

1. Start the engine.
2. Turn ON the headlamps.
3. Measure the voltage at the battery terminals.

Is the voltage within the specified value?

12.5-15.5 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Charging System Test

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the generator harness connector.
3. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper between the charge indicator circuit of the generator and ground.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

Does the battery charge indicator illuminate?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

Test the charge indicator circuit for a high resistance or open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

Inspect for poor connection at the generator. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

Inspect for poor connection at the instrument panel. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

Replace the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 10

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Replace the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 10

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2