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Pinpoint Test 2


Flowchart No. 2 Symptom Generator warning light does not illuminate with ignition switch at ON (engine stopped)

Possible cause
^ Damaged generator
^ Damaged instrument cluster
^ Open or short circuit in wiring harness
^ Poor connection of connector

Step 1
1. Disconnect the generator connector and connect ground to terminal B (W/B).

Warning Lamp Illumination:




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2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and verify that the warning light illuminates.

Step 2
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK and connect the generator connector.
2. Remove the instrument cluster.
3. Disconnect the instrument cluster connector.

Ohmmeter Connection:




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4. Check for continuity between terminal 3G (W/B) of the instrument cluster connector and ground.

Bulb Inspection:




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Step 3
Remove and check the bulb of the warning light.