Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Test E

PINPOINT TEST E: THE CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR IS OFF WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH IN THE RUN POSITION AND THE ENGINE OFF


Test E1:






Normal Operation
Under normal operation, the GEN MON circuit 8-BA25 (WH/RD) will be 0.1 volts with the key in RUN and the engine not running. This will turn the charging system warning indicator on. This circuit is also used to turn the charging system warning indicator on if there is a fault in the charging system.

Possible Causes
- generator
- instrument cluster
- powertrain control module (PCM)