For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check for Starting and Charging? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Electrical
2 | Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF observe the Charge indicator on the instrument cluster (IPC) Is the charge indicator illuminated? | Go to Symptoms - Engine Electrical | Go to Step 3
3 |

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the generator connector.
3. Connect a 3 amp fused jumper wire between the charge indicator control circuit and a good ground.
4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the charge indicator remain OFF?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4 | Test the Charge indicator control circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 7
5 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the generator. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and repair the condition? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 6
6 | Replace the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement . Did you compete the replacement? | Go to Step 8 | --
7 | Important: Perform the set up procedure for the PCM. Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement and Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming in Engine Controls. Did you compete the replacement? | Go to Step 8 | --
8 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3