Charge Indicator Always On 8.1L
Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Did you perform the Engine Electrical Diagnostic System Check? | Go to Step 2 | |
2 | Start the engine. Does the charge indicator remain illuminated? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems |
3 |
Does the charge indicator remain illuminated? | 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 in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 5 |
5 |
Important: The replacement PCM must be programed. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Programming in Engine Controls 8.1L. Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls 8.1L. Did you complete 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 |
Charge Indicator Always On 6.5L
Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics | |||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check for Engine Electrical? | Go to Step 2 | |
2 | Start the engine. Does the charge lamp indicator remain illuminated? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems |
3 |
Does the charge lamp indicator remain illuminated? | Go to Step 4 | Go to Charging System Test |
4 | Test the charging lamp indicator circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 5 |
5 | Inspect for poor connections at the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 |
6 | Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 7 | -- |
7 | Operate the system for which the symptom occurred. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 2 |
