For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
--- | --- | --- | ---
1 | Did you review the Charging System Description and the Charging System Circuit Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Engine Electrical
2 | Verify that the charge indicator is always on. Is the charge indicator always on? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems
3 |

1. Disconnect the generator connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

Does the charge indicator light?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4 | Repair or replace the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement and Generator Overhaul . Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 10 | --
5 |

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
2. Disconnect the DRL control module connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

Does the charge indicator light?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6 | Replace the DRL control module. Refer to Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Control Module Replacement in Lighting Systems. Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 10 | --
7 | Test for a short to ground in the WHT/RED wire between the instrument panel cluster and the generator. Is a short to ground present? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9
8 | Repair the short. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 10 | --
9 | Repair or replace the instrument cluster printed circuit. Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 10 | --
10 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3