GEN Light On with Engine Running. Pontiac Firebird 1996

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1996 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 GEN Light On with Engine Running

Step	Action	Value(s)	Yes	No
1	Turn the ignition to RUN with the engine OFF. Disconnect the generator connector. Does the charge indicator stay ON?	--	Go to Step 2	Go to Step 3
2	Check CKT 25 for a short to ground. If OK, repair short in the driver information center flexible circuit. Is the GEN light still on with the engine running?	--	Go to Step 3	Sytem OK
3	Repair or replace the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement . Is the repair complete?	--	System OK	--

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

Does the charge indicator stay ON?

Is the GEN light still on with the engine running?

Sytem OK

Repair or replace the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

System OK