Charge Indicator Inoperative

Step	Action	Yes	No
1	Did you review the following description and operations and perform the necessary inspections? Battery Description and Operation Starting System Description and Operation Charging System Description and Operation	Go to Step 2	Go to Symptoms - Engine Electrical
2	Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Does the battery charge indicator illuminate?	Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections	Go to Step 3
3	Disconnect the generator connector. Connect a 20 amp fused jumper to the charge indicator control circuit. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Does the battery charge indicator illuminate?	Go to Step 4	Go to Step 6
4	Test the generator supply voltage circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing or Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 5
5	Replace the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (1.6L) or Generator Replacement (1.8L/2.0L) . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 9	-
6	Inspect the charge indicator bulb and replace as necessary. Test the charge indicator supply voltage circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing or Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 7
7	Test the charge indicator control circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing or Wiring Repairs . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 8
8	Repair or replace the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 9	-
9	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 2