For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics
1 | Did you review the following and perform the necessary inspections?

• | Battery Description and Operation

• | Starting System Description and Operation

• | Charging System Description and Operation

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Engine Electrical

2 | Start the engine. Does the battery charge indicator remain illuminated after the five second bulb check? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems
3 |

1. Install a scan tool
2. With a scan tool, observe the Battery Voltage parameter in the Powertrain data list.

Does the voltage measure within the normal operating range?

10 V-15 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Charging System Test

4 | Test the charge indicator ground circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 5 | --
5 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 3