For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
1 | Was the Charging System Check performed? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Charging System Check
2 |

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

Does the charge indicator light?

--

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 5

3 |

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

Is battery voltage present?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 9

4 | Remove the generator and replace the IC regulator. Refer to Generator Replacement and Generator Overhaul . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Charging System Check | --
5 |

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

Does the charge indicator light?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6 | Repair the open in the WHT/RED wire between the instrument cluster connector 1 terminal 1 and the generator. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Charging System Check | --
7 | Test for an open in the BLK/WHT wire between the instrument cluster connector 1 terminal 2 and fuse block 2. Is an open present? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 8
8 | Inspect the instrument cluster printed circuit for cracks and bad connections. Repair or replace as necessary. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Charging System Check | --
9 | Repair the open in the BLK/WHT wire between the generator and fuse block 2. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Charging System Check | --
10 | Repair the open. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Charging System Check | --