1998 Acura 2.3CL AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Charging System Light: 2.3CL

  1. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If charging system light comes on, go to step 3). If charging system light does not come on, go to next step.
  2. Check fuse No. 4 (7.5-amp), located in underdash fuse/relay box. Check for faulty light bulb. Replace as necessary. If fuse and bulb are okay, repair open in White/Blue wire. See WIRING DIAGRAMS .
  3. Start engine. Charging system light should turn off. If charging system light remains on, go to next step. If charging system light turns off, test and repair charging system components as necessary.
  4. Use DVOM to measure voltage between ground and generator harness connector terminal No. 3 (Black/Yellow wire). See Figure. If battery voltage exists, go to next step. If battery voltage does not exist, repair open in Black/Yellow wire between generator and underdash fuse/relay box.
  5. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect generator 4-pin harness connector. Connect a fused jumper wire between ground and generator 4-pin harness connector terminal No. 4 (White/Blue wire). See Figure. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If charging system light turns on, go to next step. If charging system light does not turn on, check for blown charging system light bulb and replace as necessary. If bulb is okay, repair open in White/Blue wire.
  6. With ignition switch in ON position, remove jumper wire between generator 4-pin harness connector terminal No. 4 and ground. If charging system light turns off, test and repair generator components as necessary. If charging system light remains on, repair short to ground in White/Blue wire.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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