For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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1 | Did you perform the Charging System Check? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Charging System Check
2 |

1. Disconnect the generator connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Connect a fused jumper between the generator connector terminal 1 and ground.

Does the charge indicator light?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 3

3 |

1. Inspect the charge indicator bulb. Replace as necessary.
2. Connect a fused jumper between the instrument cluster connector 4 terminal 13 and ground.

Does the charge indicator light?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4 | Test for battery voltage at the instrument cluster connector 4 terminal 10. Is battery voltage present? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6
5 | Repair the open in the YEL wire between the instrument cluster and the generator (including SP258). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | Go to Charging System Check | --
6 | Test for an open in BLK/ORN wire between junction block 2 and the instrument cluster. Is an open present? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 12
7 |

1. Inspect the instrument cluster printed circuit for cracks or bad connections.
2. Repair or replace as necessary.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Charging System Check

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8 | With the ignition switch ON test for battery voltage at the generator connector terminal 2. Is battery voltage present? | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 9
9 | With the ignition switch ON, test for battery voltage at the multifunction alarm module connector 2 terminal 9. Is battery voltage present? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 10
10 |

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Remove the multifunction alarm module.
3. With the ignition switch ON, test for battery voltage at terminal 9 of junction block 2.

Is battery voltage present?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 12

11 | Repair the open in the RED/BLU wire between the multifunction alarm module and the generator (including junction block 3). Is the repair complete? | Go to Charging System Check | --
12 | Replace junction block 2. Is the repair complete? | Go to Charging System Check | --
13 | Repair the open. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | Go to Charging System Check | --
14 | Replace the multifunction alarm module. Refer to Multifunction Alarm Module Replacement . Is the repair complete? | Go to Charging System Check | --
15 | Repair or replace the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement and Generator Overhaul . Is the repair complete? | Go to Charging System Check | --