For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Values | Yes | No
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Schematic References: Starting and Charging Schematics Connector End View References: Component Connector End Views
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 engine is started? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
3 |

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

Does the voltage measure within the normal operating range?

10-15 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Charging System Test

4 | Test the charge indicator control circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing or Wiring Repairs . 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