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Charge Indicator Light Never On

NOTE: Connector C102 (Brown), in circuit between instrument panel and generator, is located in left front of engine compartment, behind battery.
  1. Disconnect generator connector C2 (Blue/White wire). Using a fused jumper wire, connect harness connector C2 to ground. Turn ignition on. If indicator light illuminates, go to next step. If indicator light does not illuminate, go to step  3 .
  2. Replace generator. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  . Go to step  6 .
  3. Disconnect connector C102. Using a fused jumper wire, connect harness connector C102 terminal No. 3 to ground.If indicator light illuminates, go to next step. If indicator light does not illuminate, go to step  5 .
  4. Locate and repair poor contact or open in circuit between generator connector C2 and connector C102 terminal No. 3 (Blue/White wire). See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . Go to step  6 .
  5. Locate and repair poor contact or open in circuit between instrument panel connector terminal No. 18 and connector C102 terminal No. 3. If no poor contact or open exists, replace instrument panel. Go to step  6 .
  6. Reconnect all connectors and recheck indicator light. If light is not operating properly, go to step  1 .