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Voltmeter Reading High/Low

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Start the vehicle.

Connect a DMM across the battery terminals.

Is the voltage reading within specifications?

12.0 - 16.0 V

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instument Cluster And Gauges.

Is the replacement complete?

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System OK

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3

Inspect the generator. Refer to Generator Assembly Bench Check (CS-130) , or Generator Assembly Bench Check (CS-144)

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System OK

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