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Charge Indicator: Festiva

  1. Turn ignition on. Indicator light should illuminate then go out. If light illuminates, start engine and check for 12-volts at Brown wire at alternator connector.
  2. If Brown wire does not have 12-volts, repair or replace alternator. If Brown wire does have 12-volts, repair Brown wire for short to ground between alternator and indicator light.
  3. If indicator light will not illuminate, ground Brown wire at alternator connector. If light illuminates, repair or replace alternator. If light does not illuminate, ground Brown wire at instrument cluster connector.
  4. If light illuminates, repair Brown wire between alternator and indicator light. If light does not illuminate, replace indicator light bulb.