GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics

1

Did you review the following description and operations and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Engine Electrical

2

Start the engine.

Does the battery charge indicator remain illuminated after the five second bulb check?

Go to Step 3

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

3

  1. Disconnect the generator connector.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

Does the charge indicator illuminate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Charging System Test

4

Test the charge indicator ground 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 5

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5

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3