Symptom Chart: Charging System
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SYMPTOM CHART - CHARGING SYSTEM
| Condition | Possible Sources | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| System voltage high | Refer to the PINPOINT TEST | GO to PINPOINT TEST A . |
| System voltage low or battery is discharged | Refer to the PINPOINT TEST | GO to PINPOINT TEST B . |
| The generator is noisy | Refer to the PINPOINT TEST | GO to PINPOINT TEST F . |
| Radio interference | Refer to the PINPOINT TEST | GO to PINPOINT TEST G . |
| Charging system warning indicator is never/always ON |
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RETRIEVE DTCs from all modules. If any charging system DTCs are found, Refer to DTC CHARTS . If no charging system DTCs are found, GO to PINPOINT TEST W |