Step  | Action  | Value(s)  | Yes  | No  | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics  | ||||
1  | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check for Starting and Charging?  | --  | Go to Step 2  | |
2  | Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF observe the Charge indicator on the instrument cluster (IPC) Is the charge indicator illuminated?  | --  | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections  | Go to Step 3  | 
3  | 
 Does the charge indicator remain OFF?  | --  | Go to Step 4  | Go to Step 5  | 
4  | Test the Charge indicator control circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?  | --  | Go to Step 8  | Go to Step 7  | 
5  | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the generator. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and repair the condition?  | --  | Go to Step 8  | Go to Step 6  | 
6  | Replace the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement . Did you compete the replacement?  | --  | Go to Step 8  | --  | 
7  | 
 Important: Preform the set up procedure for the PCM/VCM. Replace the PCM/VCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement or VCM Replacement/Programming . Did you compete the replacement?  | --  | Go to Step 8  | --  | 
8  | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?  | --  | System OK  | Go to Step 3  |