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System Tests: Notes

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CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See appropriate COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.
SYMPTOM INDEX

Symptom Perform Test
Battery Is Discharged Or Voltage Is Low A 
Warning Indicator Is On With Engine Running, System Is Not Charging B 
System Overcharges (Battery Voltage Is Greater Than 15.5 Volts) C 
Warning Indicator Is On With Engine Running, System Is Charging D 
Warning Indicator Is OFF With Ignition On E 
Warning Indicator Flickers Or Operates Intermittently F 
Generator Noisy G 
Radio Interference H