Test D
PINPOINT TEST D: THE CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR IS ON WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE BATTERY INCREASES VOLTAGETest D1-D5:
Normal Operation
With the engine running, the charging system warning indicator is off. The sense A circuit 35 (OG/LB) to the generator field coil is 13-15 volts. The S (stator) circuit (internal to the generator) is used to feed back a voltage signal from the generator to the voltage regulator. This voltage is monitored by the powertrain control module (PCM) to turn off the charging system warning indicator. The battery positive output (B+) circuit 2037 (RD) is the generator output supplied to the battery and electrical system.
Possible Causes
- generator
- instrument cluster
- PCM