For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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1 | Did you perform the Charging System Check? | 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 the ON position.

Does the charge indicator light?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

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

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

Does the charge indicator light?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5 | 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 | --
6 | Test for an open in the BLK/WHT wire between the instrument cluster connector 1 terminal 2 and the junction block including S241 and S242. Was an open found? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 7
7 | Inspect the instrument cluster printed circuit for cracks and for bad connections. Repair or replace the instrument cluster printed circuit as necessary. Is the repair complete? | Go to Charging System Check | --
8 | Repair the open. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | Go to Charging System Check | --