For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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DEFINITION: Charge Indicator Inoperative
1 |

1. Disconnect the generator connector.
2. Attach a fused jumper between the generator connector terminal B (K68) or L (KG9) and ground.
3. Set the ignition switch to RUN.

Is the CHARGE indicator on?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 2

2 |

1. Disconnect the PCM connector C2.
2. Attach a fused jumper between the PCM connector C2 terminal 16 and ground.

Is the CHARGE indicator on?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 3

3 | Check for a poor connection or an open in circuit 225. Is there a poor connection or an open in circuit 225? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5
4 | Repair the poor connection or the open in circuit 225. Has the repair been made and the system rechecked? | -- | System OK | --
5 | Check for a poor connection or an open in circuit 39. Is there a poor connection or an open in circuit 39? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7
6 | Repair the poor connection or open in circuit 39. Has the repair been made and the system rechecked? | -- | System OK | --
7 | Check the CHARGE indicator bulb. Is the CHARGE indicator bulb OK? | -- | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 14
8 | Check for a poor connection at the generator terminal L (harness connector terminal B [K68] or [KG9]). Is there a poor connection at the generator terminal L (harness connector terminal B [K68] or [KG9])? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 10
9 | Repair the poor connection at the generator terminal L (harness connector terminal B [K68] or L [K69]). Has the repair been made and the system rechecked? | -- | System OK | --
10 | Replace the generator. Has the repair been made and the system rechecked? | -- | System OK | --
11 | Check circuit 225 for a poor connection or open. Is there a poor connection or open? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 13
12 | Repair the poor connection or open in circuit 225. Has the repair been made and the system rechecked? | -- | System OK | --
13 | Service the PCM. Refer to Engine Controls. Has the repair been made and the system rechecked? | -- | System OK | --
14 | Replace the CHARGE indicator bulb. Has the repair been made and the system rechecked? | -- | System OK | --
15 | Service instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel, Gages and Console 8C. Has the repair been made and the system rechecked? | -- | System OK | --