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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1999SUBURBAN C2500, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALCHARGING SYSTEMSON-VEHICLE TESTING (CHARGING SYSTEM)CHARGE INDICATOR LIGHT INOPERATIVE ("L" & "M" SERIES)
1999 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.5 F
Charge Indicator Light Inoperative ("L" & "M" Series)
1999 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.5 FSECTION Charge Indicator Light Inoperative ("L" & "M" Series)
- Disconnect generator connector. Using a fused jumper wire, connect generator harness connector terminal "B" (Brown wire) to ground. Turn ignition on. If charge indicator light illuminates, go to step 4. If charge indicator light does not illuminate, go to next step.
- Disconnect instrument panel connector. Turn ignition on. Check voltage between instrument panel harness connector terminal No. B17 (Pink wire) and ground. If battery voltage exists, go to step 5. If battery voltage does not exist, go to next step.
- Repair open in Pink wire between instrument panel and fuse block. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . Recheck system.
- Replace generator. See GENERATOR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Recheck system.
- Connect a jumper wire between instrument panel cavity terminal B17 and battery voltage. Connect a jumper wire between instrument panel cavity terminal B16 and ground. If charge indicator light illuminates, go to step 7. If charge indicator light does not illuminate, go to next step.
- Replace instrument cluster. See appropriate ANALOG INSTRUMENT PANELS article. Recheck system.
- Repair open in Brown wire between instrument panel and generator. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . Recheck system.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.