FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Troubleshooting Hints

1. Charging warning light does not go on when the ignition switch is turned to "ON", before the engine starts.
- Check the bulb.
2. Charging warning light fails to go off once the engine starts.
- Check the IC voltage regulator (located within the generator).
3. Discharged or overcharged battery.
- Check the IC voltage regulator (located within the generator).
4. The charging warning light illuminates dimly.
- Check the diode (within the combination meter) for a short-circuit