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Charge Indicator Always On

Charge Indicator Always On

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1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check for Starting and Charging? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Electrical 
2
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Observe the Charge indicator on the instrument cluster (IPC).
Does the charge indicator illuminate?
Go to Step 3  Go to Symptoms - Engine Electrical 
3
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the generator connector.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Does the charge indicator illuminate?
Go to Step 4  Go to Charging System Test (CS/AD/SI Generators) 
4 Test the charge indicator control circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 5 
5
IMPORTANT: Perform the set up procedure for the PCM.
Replace the PCM. Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement in Engine Controls - 5.3L.Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 6  -
6 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 3