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Test C: Charge Indicator Inoperative

  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. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. If charge indicator light illuminates, problem is intermittent. Check wiring and connections. If charge indicator light does not illuminate, go to next step.
  3. Turn switch to OFF position. Disconnect charge indicator light circuit from generator. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. If charge indicator light illuminates, perform TEST A: CHARGING SYSTEM TEST  . If charge indicator light does not illuminate, go to next step.
  4. Test charge indicator light circuit for a high resistance or an open. See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . If problem exists, repair circuit 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 connections are okay, 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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