GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Engine Electrical Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Observe the battery charge indicator on the instrument cluster (IPC) during the bulb check.

Does the battery charge indicator illuminate during the bulb check?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 4

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4

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Engine Electrical Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Observe the battery charge indicator on the instrument cluster (IPC) during the bulb check.

Does the battery charge indicator illuminate during the bulb check?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 4

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4

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2