GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check for Starting and Charging?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Electrical

2

Start the engine.

Does the battery charge indicator remain illuminated after the 5 seconds bulb check?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

3

  1. Install a scan tool
  2. With a scan tool, observe the Battery Voltage parameter in the Instrument Panel Cluster data list.

Does the voltage measure within the normal operating range?

10-15 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Charging System Test

4

Replace the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 5

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5

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2