Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Engine Electrical Connector End Views

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

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Go to Symptoms - Engine Electrical

Start the engine.

Does the charge indicator remain illuminated?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

1. Leave the engine running.
2. Turn ON the headlamps.
3. Measure the voltage at the battery terminals.

Is the voltage within the specified value?

12.5-15.5 V

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Go to Charging System Test

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the generator harness connector.
3. Start the engine.

Does the charge indicator remain illuminated?

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Go to Step 5

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the generator harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
4. Measure the voltage between the sense circuit of the generator and ground.

Is the voltage measured near the specified value?

B+

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Go to Step 8

Inspect for poor connection at the generator. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

Repair the short to ground in the charge indicator circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

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Repair the high resistance or open in the sense circuit of the generator. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

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Replace the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

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