Charge Indicator Light
NOTE:
Perform this test only if charge indicator light does not illuminate when ignition is turned on, or does not go out after engine is started.
CAUTION:
DO NOT run engine with generator output terminal disconnected from battery.
- Ensure battery is fully charged. Visually check generator belt and wiring. Turn ignition switch to ON position (engine not running). Charge indicator light should illuminate. If charge indicator light does not illuminate, go to next step. If charge indicator light illuminates, go to step 4).
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect generator harness connector. Using a fused (5-amp) jumper wire, connect terminal "L" of generator harness connector to ground. Turn ignition on (engine not running). If charge indicator light illuminates, replace or repair generator.
- If charge indicator light still does not illuminate, check for open in circuit between generator terminal "L" and ignition switch. Also check charge indicator light bulb. See WIRING DIAGRAM .
- Start engine and run at 1500 RPM. Charge indicator light should go off. If charge indicator light remains illuminated, turn ignition off. Disconnect generator harness connector. If charge indicator light goes out, replace or repair generator. If charge indicator light remains illuminated, check for short to ground in generator terminal "L" circuit wiring harness.