L Terminal Circuit

L TERMINAL CIRCUIT

Description

The terminal "2" (L) circuit controls the charge warning lamp. The charge warning lamp illuminates when the ignition switch is set to ON or START. When the generator is providing sufficient voltage with the engine running, the charge warning lamp will go off. If the charge warning lamp illuminates with the engine running, a malfunction is indicated.


Diagnosis Procedure

Regarding Wiring Diagram information, Electrical Diagrams.

1. CHECK CHARGE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT CONNECTION

1.Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.Verify generator F1 terminal 2 is clean and tight.
Is the connection secure?
YES- GO TO 2.
NO- Repair the connection. Confirm repair by performing complete Starting/Charging system test.
Refer to Multitasking Battery Diagnostic Station instruction manual.

2. CHECK CHARGE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT

1.Disconnect generator connector F1.
2.Apply ground to generator harness connector F1 terminal 2 with the ignition switch in the ON position.
Charge lamp should illuminate
Does the charge lamp illuminate?
YES- Check generator function. Work Flow.
NO- GO TO 3.

3. CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY

1.Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.Disconnect the combination meter connector.
3.Check continuity between generator harness connector and combination meter harness connector.
Combination meter Type A





Combination meter Type B





4.Check continuity between generator harness connector F1 terminal 2 and ground.





Are the continuity results as specified?
YES- Replace the combination meter. Type A (with Type A meter)
or Type B (with Type B meter).
NO- Repair the harness or connector.