Battery & Charging System

• Specifications
  • General Specifications
  • Torque Specifications
• Description And Operation
  • Charging System
    • Notes
    • Battery
      • Notes
      • Battery Positive Output (B+) Terminal Circuit 2037 (RD)
      • A Circuit 35 (OG/LB)
      • Circuit 585 (VT)
      • Circuit 586 (RD/PK)
    • Principles Of Operation
• Diagnosis And Testing
  • Charging System
    • Notes
    • Special Tool(s)
    • Inspection & Verification
      • Notes
      • Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
      • Instrument Cluster Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
    • Symptom Chart
      • Notes
      • Connector Circuit Reference
        • Generator C102a
        • Generator C102b
        • Powertrain Control Module (PCM) C175
    • Pinpoint Tests
      • Pinpoint Test A: The Battery is Discharged or Battery Voltage is Low
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test A: The Battery Is Discharged Or Battery Voltage Is Low
      • Pinpoint Test B: The Charging System Warning Indicator Is ON With The Engine Running (The Charging System Voltage Does Not Increase)
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test B: The Charging System Warning Indicator Is On With The Engine Running (The Charging System Voltage Does Not Increase)
      • Pinpoint Test C: The Charging System Overcharges (Battery Voltage Is Greater Than 15.5 Volts)
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test C: The Charging System Overcharges (Battery Voltage Is Greater Than 15.5 Volts)
      • Pinpoint Test D: The Charging System Warning Indicator is ON with the Engine Running and the Battery Increases Voltage
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test D: The Charging System Warning Indicator Is On With The Engine Running And The Battery Increases Voltage
      • Pinpoint Test E: The Charging System Warning Indicator is Off With the Ignition Switch in the RUN Position and the Engine Off
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test E: The Charging System Warning Indicator Is Off With The Ignition Switch In The Run Position And The Engine Off
      • Pinpoint Test F: The Generator is Noisy
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test F: The Generator Is Noisy
      • Pinpoint Test G: Radio Interference
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test G: Radio Interference
    • Component Tests
      • Battery - Drain Testing
      • Generator On-Vehicle Tests
      • Generator On-Vehicle Tests - Load Test
      • Generator On-Vehicle Tests - No Load Test
  • Battery
    • Special Tool(s)
    • Inspection And Verification
    • Pinpoint Test H: Battery Condition Test
      • Normal Operation
      • Possible Causes
      • Pinpoint Test H: Battery Condition Test
• General Procedures
  • Battery Disconnect
• Removal And Installation
  • Battery
    • Removal And Installation
      • Notes
      • Item 2: Negative Ground Cable Bolt Removal Note
      • Item 19: Generator B+ Cable Nut Removal Note
  • Generator
    • Notes
    • Item 3: Generator B+ Cable Nut Removal Note