For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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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 inoperative. Is the charge indicator inoperative? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems
3 |

1. Disconnect the generator connector.
2. Connect a 20 amp fused jumper from the generator connector terminal 1 to ground.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

Does the charge indicator light?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4 |

1. Disconnect the generator connector.
2. Test for voltage between the generator connector terminal 2 and ground.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

Is battery voltage present?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 10

5 | Remove the generator and replace the IC regulator. Refer to Generator Replacement and Generator Overhaul . Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 12 | --
6 |

1. Inspect the charge indicator bulb and replace as necessary.
2. Connect a 20 amp fused jumper between the instrument cluster connector 2 terminal 4 and ground.

Does the charge indicator light?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7 | Repair the open in the WHT/RED wire between the instrument cluster connector 2 terminal 4 and the generator. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 12 | --
8 | Test for an open in the BLK/WHT wire between the instrument cluster connector 1 terminal 14 and the junction block (including S250). Is an open present? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 9
9 | Inspect the instrument cluster printed circuit for cracks and bad connections. Repair or replace as necessary. Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 12 | --
10 | Repair the open in the BLK/WHT wire between the generator and the junction block. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 12 | --
11 | Repair the open. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 12 | --
12 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3