Charge Lamp/Indicator: Testing and Inspection

NOTE: Refer to Starting and Charging for system operation on vehicles equipped with heated windshield.

1. If the charge indicator does not come on, disconnect the wiring plug connector from the regulator. Connect a jumper wire from wiring connector I terminal to the negative battery post cable clamp.
2. Turn ignition to RUN position with engine off. If indicator does not light, check for presence of bulb socket resistor. If resistor is missing, replace bulb socket. If resistor is present, check for contact of bulb socket leads to the flexible printed circuit. If good, check indicator bulb for continuity and replace bulb if burned out. If bulb checks good, perform regulator I circuit test.
3. If indicator does light, remove jumper wire and reconnect wiring plug to regulator. Connect voltmeter negative lead to battery negative post cable clamp and contact voltmeter positive lead to regulator A terminal screw. Battery voltage should be indicated. If battery voltage is not indicated, service A circuit wiring.