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Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
1. Charging warning light does not go ON when the ignition switch is turned to ON, before the engine starts.
- Check the bulb.

2. Charging warning light does not switch off after the engine starts.
- Check the IC voltage regulator inside the generator.

3. Discharged or overcharged battery.
- Check the IC voltage regulator inside the generator.

4. The charging warning light illuminates dimly.
- Check the diode (inside the combination meter) for a short-circuit.




TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The charging system troubleshooting guide is shown in the chart.