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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 Symptoms - Engine Electrical

2

Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the battery charge indicator illuminate for five seconds during bulb check?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

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  1. Disconnect the generator connector.
  2. Connect a 20 amp fused jumper to the charge indicator ground circuit.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

Does the battery charge indicator illuminate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

Test the generator supply voltage circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 5

5

Replace the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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6

  1. Inspect the charge indicator bulb and replace as necessary.
  2. Test the charge indicator supply voltage circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

7

Test the charge indicator ground circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Repair or replace the instrument cluster printed circuit.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2