Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Charge Indicator Lamp Operation

The powertrain control module (PCM) controls the charge indicator lamp in the instrument cluster. The PCM sends a message to the instrument cluster through the Class II serial data link to turn on the charge indicator lamp when detecting one of these conditions:
^ Undervoltage (less than 11.2V).
^ Overvoltage (over 16.5V).
^ Stopped generator.