Charging System - General Information

• Specifications
  • General Specifications
• Description And Operation
  • Charging System
• Diagnosis And Testing
  • Charging System
    • Notes
    • Special Tool(s)
    • Principles of Operation
      • Notes
      • Battery Positive Output (B+) Circuit 38 (BK/OG)
      • I Circuit 904 (LG/RD)
      • A Circuit 35 (OG/LB)
    • Inspection and Verification
      • Notes
      • Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
    • Symptom Chart
    • Connector Circuit Reference
      • Generator C102a
      • Generator C102b
      • Powertrain Control Module (PCM) C175b
    • Pinpoint Tests
      • Pinpoint Test A: The Battery is Discharged or Battery Voltage is Low
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test A: The Battery Is Discharged Or Battery Voltage Is Low
      • Pinpoint Test B: The Charging System Warning Indicator is ON With the Engine Running (The Charging System Voltage Does Not Increase)
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test B: The Charging System Warning Indicator Is On With The Engine Running (The Charging System Voltage Does Not Increase)
      • Pinpoint Test C: The Charging System Overcharges (Battery Voltage is Greater Than 15.5 Volts)
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test C: The Charging System Overcharges (Battery Voltage Is Greater Than 15.5 Volts)
      • Pinpoint Test D: The Charging System Warning Indicator is ON with the Engine Running and the Battery Increases Voltage
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test D: The Charging System Warning Indicator Is On With The Engine Running And The Battery Increases Voltage
      • Pinpoint Test E: The Charging System Warning Indicator is Off With the Ignition Switch in the RUN Position and the Engine Off
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test E: The Charging System Warning Indicator Is Off With The Ignition Switch In The Run Position And The Engine Off
      • Pinpoint Test F: The Charging System Warning Indicator Flickers or is Intermittent
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test F: The Charging System Warning Indicator Flickers Or Is Intermittent
      • Pinpoint Test G: The Generator is Noisy
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test G: The Generator Is Noisy
      • Pinpoint Test H: Radio Interference
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test H: Radio Interference
    • Component Tests
      • Battery - Drain Test
      • Battery - Electronic Drains Which Shut Off When the Battery Cable is Disconnected Test
      • Generator On-Vehicle Tests
      • Generator On-Vehicle Tests - Load Test
      • Generator On-Vehicle Tests - No-Load Test