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Charging System Test

Tools Required 

SA9154Z-A  Starting and Charging System Tester. See Special Tools and Equipment .

Charging System Test

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check for Engine Electrical? - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Electrical 
2 Start the engine, observe the charge indicator on the instrument panel cluster (IPC) or message in the driver information center (DIC).
Does the charge indicator illuminate or the DIC display a charging system message?		 - Go to Step 3  Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems
3
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Connect the red lead of the SA9154Z-A  to the battery positive terminal. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  3. Connect the grey lead of the SA9154Z-A  to the output circuit of the generator. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  4. Start the engine.
  5. Turn On the SA9154Z-A  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  6. Turn Off all vehicle accessories Off.
  7. Follow the SA9154Z-A  prompts. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  8. Press CHARGING SYSTEM TEST.
Is the voltage displayed within the specified value?		 13.0 V - 15.5 V Go to Step 4  Go to Step 5 
4 Is the generator output current greater than or equal to the load test value given in Generator Usage  ? - Go to Step 6  Go to Step 5 
5 Replace the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (LSJ)  or Generator Replacement (L61) .
Did you complete the replacement?		 - Go to Step 6  -
6 Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?		 - Generator OK Go to Step 2 
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