GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

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

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Engine Electrical

2

Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the battery charge indicator illuminate?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the generator connector.
  2. Connect a 20 amp fused jumper to the charge indicator control 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 or Wiring Repairs .

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 or Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

7

Test the charge indicator control circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing or Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Repair or replace the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

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