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Symptom Troubleshooting Index

2004-2005 Models

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX - 2004-2005 MODELS

Symptom	Diagnostic procedure	Also check for
Charging system indicator does not come on with the ignition switch ON (II)	Troubleshooting Charging System Indicator Circuit (see CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
Charging system indicator stays on	Troubleshooting Charging System Indicator Circuit (see CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ). Check for a broken drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ). Check the drive belt auto-tensioner (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).
Battery discharged	Check for a poor connection and for open or shorted wire(s) in charging system. Check for parasitic electrical current draw. Check for a broken drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ). Check the drive belt auto-tensioner (see DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER INSPECTION ). Troubleshooting the Alternator And Regulator Circuit (see ALTERNATOR AND REGULATOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ). Check for a poor connection at the battery terminal. Test the battery (see BATTERY TEST ).
Battery overcharged	Troubleshooting the Alternator And Regulator Circuit (see ALTERNATOR AND REGULATOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ). Test the battery (see BATTERY TEST ).

2006 Model

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX - 2006 MODELS

Symptom	Diagnostic procedure	Also check for
Charging system indicator does not come on with the ignition switch ON (II)	Troubleshoot the charging system indicator circuit (see step 1).
Charging system indicator stays on	Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ). Troubleshoot the charging system indicator circuit (see step 1). Check for a broken drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ). Check the drive belt auto-tensioner (see DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER INSPECTION ).
Battery discharged	Check for parasitic electrical current draw. Check for a broken drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ). Check the drive belt auto-tensioner (see DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER INSPECTION ). Troubleshooting the Alternator And Regulator Circuit (see ALTERNATOR AND REGULATOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ). Check for a poor connection at the battery terminal. Test the battery (see BATTERY TEST ).
Battery overcharged	Troubleshooting the Alternator And Regulator Circuit (see ALTERNATOR AND REGULATOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ). Test the battery (see BATTERY TEST ).