Did you review the Charging System Description and the Charging System Circuit Description and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Symptoms - Engine Electrical

Verify that the charge indicator is always on.

Is the charge indicator always on?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

1. Disconnect the generator connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

Does the charge indicator light?

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Repair or replace the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement and Generator Overhaul .

Is the repair complete?

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1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
2. Disconnect the DRL control module connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

Does the charge indicator light?

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Replace the DRL control module. Refer to Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Control Module Replacement in Lighting Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Test for a short to ground in the WHT/RED wire between the instrument panel cluster and the generator.

Is a short to ground present?

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Repair the short. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Repair or replace the instrument cluster printed circuit.

Is the repair complete?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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