Test B: Charge Indicator Always On
- Check generator mounting. Check wiring harness electrical connections at generator. Check battery cables. Check drive belt tension. Ensure battery is fully charged. See BATTERY TESTING & INSPECTION under ON-VEHICLE TESTING. Reviewing the description and operation information will help determine the correct symptom diagnostic procedure when a malfunction exists and will also help determine if the condition described by the customer is normal operation. See DESCRIPTION & OPERATION . If review was performed, go to next step.
- Start engine. If battery charge indicator light remains illuminated after 5 second bulb check, go to next step. If battery charge indicator light does not remain illuminated after 5 second bulb check, problem is intermittent. Check wiring and connections.
- Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector. Using scan tool, observe BATTERY VOLTAGE parameter in POWERTRAIN DATA LIST. If voltage is 10-15 volts, go to next step. If voltage is not 10-15 volts, go to TEST A: CHARGING SYSTEM TEST .
- Repair short to ground in White/Red wire between generator and instrument cluster. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . After repairs, go to next step.
- Operate system to verify repair. If condition was found and corrected, system is okay. If condition was not found, go to step 3 .