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Test B: Charge Indicator Always On

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. If diagnostic system check was not performed, go to ENGINE ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK  under ON-VEHICLE TESTING. If diagnostic system check was performed, go to next step.
  2. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). See COMPONENT LOCATIONS . Use scan tool to observe Battery Voltage parameter in Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) data list. If voltage measures 10-15 volts, go to next step. If voltage does not measure 10-15 volts, go to TEST A: CHARGING SYSTEM TEST .
  3. Replace IPC. See appropriate INSTRUMENT PANELS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. Operate system to verify repair. If condition was corrected, system is okay. If condition was not repaired, go to step  2.