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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

  1. Disconnect the generator connector.
  2. Set the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  3. Measure the voltage from the generator connector terminal B to ground.

Is the measured voltage within the specified range?

9-14 V

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 6

2

Measure the voltage from the generator BATTERY terminal to ground.

Is the measured voltage within the specified range?

9-14 V

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 9

3

  1. Reconnect the generator connector.
  2. Turn all the accessories OFF.
  3. Run the engine at a fast idle.
  4. Measure the voltage across the battery.

Is the measured voltage within the specified range?

13-16 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 10

4

Check the generator. Refer to Generator Not Operating Properly .

Does the generator operate properly?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 10

5

Replace the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 11

--

6

Check for a poor connection or open in circuit 225 (RED).

Is the circuit OK?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

7

Repair the poor connection or open in circuit 225 (RED).

Is the circuit repair complete?

--

Go to Step 11

--

8

Replace the instrument cluster.

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 11

--

9

Repair open CKT 1 (RED).

Is the circuit repair complete?

--

Go to Step 11

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10

Replace the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 11

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11

Repeat the Charging System Check. Refer to Charging System Check .

Is the system check complete?

--

System OK

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