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Charge Indicator Light Inoperative

  1. Perform charging system check. See CHARGING SYSTEM TEST .
  2. Disconnect generator connector. Using a fused jumper wire, connect generator harness connector terminal No. 2 (White/Red wire) to ground. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If charge indicator light illuminates, go to next step. If charge indicator light does not illuminate, go to step  4.
  3. Remove generator and replace regulator. Recheck system.
  4. Check charge indicator light bulb. Replace as necessary. Using a fused jumper wire, connect (backprobe) instrument cluster connector terminal No. 1 (White/Red wire) to ground. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . Turn ignition on. If charge indicator light illuminates, go to next step. If charge indicator light does not illuminate, go to step  6.
  5. Repair open circuit in White/Red wire between instrument cluster and generator. Recheck system.
  6. Check for open circuit in Black/White wire between instrument cluster connector C1 terminal No. 2 and junction block connector C4 terminal No. 3. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If wiring is okay, go to next step. If an open exists, go to step  8.
  7. Check instrument cluster printed circuit for poor connections or cracks. Repair or replace as necessary. Recheck system.
  8. Repair open circuit on Black/White wire between instrument cluster and junction block. Recheck system.
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