Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEFINITION: The Battery Indicating Lamp remains illuminated after the engine has started. Generator or drive belt noise may have been heard while the engine was operating. | ||||
1 | Visually inspect the engine drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Diagnosis in Engine Mechanical -- 2.2L or Drive Belt Diagnosis in Engine Mechanical -- 4.3L. Is the engine drive belt properly installed, in good condition, and properly tensioned? | -- | ||
Repair, adjust, or replace the engine drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Diagnosis in Engine Mechanical -- 2.2L or Drive Belt Diagnosis in Engine Mechanical -- 4.3L. Are the repairs complete? | -- | -- | ||
Is the Generator rotating? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 4 | |
Stop the engine. Is the engine a 2.2L Engine? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 | |
Replace the Generator. Refer to Generator Replacement . Are the repairs complete? | -- | -- | ||
Replace the Generator. Refer to Generator Replacement . Are the repairs complete? | -- | -- | ||
Is the indicated voltage between 13 and 16 Volts? | 13 V to 16 V | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 8 | |
Stop the engine. Is the engine a 2.2L Engine? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 10 | |
Replace the Generator. Refer to Generator Replacement . Are the repairs complete? | -- | -- | ||
Replace the Generator. Refer to Generator Replacement . Are the repairs complete? | -- | -- | ||
Does the test lamp light? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 13 | |
Locate and repair the short to ground on the BRN (25) wire between the Instrument Cluster and the Generator. Are the repairs complete? | -- | -- | ||
Is the resistance to ground less than 1.2 ohms? | 1.2 ohms | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 17 | |
Is the engine a 2.2L Engine? | -- | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 16 | |
Are the repairs complete? | -- | -- | ||
Are the repairs complete? | -- | -- | ||
Are the repairs complete? | -- | -- | ||
