Charge Warning Light Test
- Perform preliminary inspection. See PRELIMINARY INSPECTION . Turn ignition on. If charge warning light comes on, go to step 3). If warning light remains off, remove alternator harness connector. See Figure. Using jumper wire, momentarily connect White/Blue wire terminal to ground.
- If warning light now comes on, perform ALTERNATOR OUTPUT TEST . If warning light still remains off, check for burned bulb, open circuit in White/Blue wire, or open circuit in Black/Yellow wire between warning light and dash fuse box or between dash fuse box and ignition switch.
- Start engine and allow to idle. Charge warning light should go out. If warning light remains on, perform ALTERNATOR OUTPUT TEST .