For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2 |

1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
2. Observe the Charge indicator on the instrument panel cluster (IPC).

Does the charge indicator illuminate?

Go to Step 3

Go to Symptoms - Engine Electrical

3 |

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the generator connector.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the charge indicator illuminate?

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 and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 5
5 | Replace the powertrain control module (PCM). Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you compete the replacement? | Go to Step 6 | --
6 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3