Charge Indicator Always On

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Charge Indicator Always On
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Charge Indicator Always On

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check for Engine Electrical? - Go to Step 2Β  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine ElectricalΒ 
2 Start the engine.
Does the battery charge indicator remain illuminated after the bulb check?
- Go to Step 3Β  Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems
3
  1. Install a scan tool
  2. With a scan tool, observe the Battery Voltage parameter in the Instrument Panel Cluster data list.
Does the voltage measure within the normal operating range?
10.5-15.5 V Go to Step 4Β  Go to Charging System TestΒ 
4 Replace the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement (Chevrolet) or Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement (Pontiac) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
Did you complete the replacement?
- Go to Step 5Β  -
5 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
- System OK Go to Step 2Β 
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