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Test B: Charge Indicator Always On

  1. If diagnostic system check was not performed, perform ENGINE ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. If diagnostic system check was performed, go to next step.
  2. Start engine. If charge indicator light remains illuminated, go to next step. If charge indicator light does not remain illuminated, problem is intermittent. Check wiring and connections.
  3. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect charge indicator light circuit from generator. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. If charge indicator light remains illuminated, go to next step. If charge indicator light does not remain illuminated, perform TEST A: CHARGING SYSTEM TEST  .
  4. Test charge indicator light circuit for a short to ground. See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . If problem exists, repair as necessary. After repair, go to step  7 . If problem does not exist, go to next step.
  5. Inspect Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) harness connector for poor connections. If problem exists, repair as necessary. After repair, go to step  7 . If problem does not exist, go to next step.
  6. Replace IPC. See ANALOG INSTRUMENT PANELS - CATERA article. After repair, go to next step.
  7. Operate system to verify repair. If system is not operating correctly, repeat test beginning at step  2 .
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