Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Engine Electrical Connector End Views

Did you perform the Engine Electrical Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - 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 in Wiring Systems

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 in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 7

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

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 and in Wiring Systems.

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 in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

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