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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2000 🢒 Firefly (Canada) 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Charging System Check

Step

Action

Normal Result(s)

Abnormal Result(s)*

1

Inspect the for the following conditions:

  1. Correct battery installation.
  2. Correct battery terminal installation.
  3. Correct battery cable installation.
  4. Clean and tight ground connections.
  5. Excessive battery terminal corrosion.
  6. Cracking or other damage.
  7. Correct battery voltage.
  8. The battery hydrometer for a green dot.
  9. The generator wiring for damage or poor connections.
  10. The generator mounting bolts for correct torque.
  11. The generator drive belt for correct installation.
    • The battery is installed correctly.
    • The battery terminals are installed correctly.
    • The battery cables are installed correctly.
    • The ground connections are clean and tight.
    • The battery terminals are clean and tight.
    • The battery is not physically damaged.
    • Battery voltage is 11.5-13.0 volts.
    • The battery hydrometer displays a green dot.
    • The wiring is in serviceable condition.
    •  Battery Replacement .
    •  Battery Load Test .
    •  Battery Charging .
    • Clean, tighten or repair the wiring and connections as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
    •  Battery Check .
    •  Battery Terminal Check .
    •  Generator Replacement .
    •  Drive Belt Replacement 1.0L or Drive Belt Replacement 1.3L in Engine Mechanical.

2

Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

The charge indicator lamp lights.

Charge Indicator Inoperative .

3

Start the engine.

The charge indicator lamp goes out after the engine starts.

Charge Indicator Always On .

* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.