FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures




TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The charging system troubleshooting guide is shown in the chart.

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.