For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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1 | Did you review the following description and operations and perform the necessary inspections?

• | Battery Description and Operation

• | Starting System Description and Operation

• | Charging System Description and Operation

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Engine Electrical

2 | Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Does the battery charge indicator illuminate? | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | Go to Step 3
3 |

1. Disconnect the generator connector.
2. Connect a 20 amp fused jumper to the charge indicator control circuit.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

Does the battery charge indicator illuminate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4 | Test the generator supply voltage circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing or Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 5
5 | Replace the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 9 | --
6 |

1. Inspect the charge indicator bulb and replace as necessary.
2. Test the charge indicator supply voltage circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing or Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

7 | Test the charge indicator control circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing or Wiring Repairs . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 8
8 | Repair or replace the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 9 | --
9 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 2