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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 552 (CHARGING SYSTEM)SYSTEM TESTINGTEST C: CHARGE INDICATOR INOPERATIVE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD
Test C: Charge Indicator Inoperative
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Test C: Charge Indicator Inoperative
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Reviewing the description and operation information will help determine the correct symptom diagnostic procedure when a malfunction exists and will also help determine if the condition described by the customer is normal operation. See DESCRIPTION & OPERATION . If review was performed, go to next step.
- Turn ignition switch to RUN position. If battery charge indicator does not illuminate during 5 second bulb check, go to next step. If battery charge indicator illuminates during 5 second bulb check, problem may be intermittent. Check wiring and connections, see PRELIMINARY INSPECTION under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
- Leave the engine running. Turn on the headlamps. Measure the voltage at the battery terminals. Voltage should 12.5-15.5 volts. If voltage is as specified, go to next step. If voltage is not as specified, go to TEST A: CHARGING SYSTEM TEST .
- Disconnect generator 3-pin harness connector. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper to charge indicator, generator harness connector terminal "L" (Yellow wire) and ground. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. If charge indicator illuminates, go to step 6 . If charge indicator does not illuminate, go to next step.
- Test charge indicator circuit, generator harness connector terminal No. 1 (Yellow wire), for high resistance or an open. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If no problem exists, go to step 7 . If problem exists, repair circuit as necessary and go to step 10 .
- Inspect generator harness connector for poor connections. If no problem exists, go to step 8 . If problem exists, repair as necessary. After repair, go to step 10 .
- Inspect instrument panel cluster harness connector for poor connections. If no problem exists, go to step 9 . If problem exists, repair as necessary. After repair, go to step 10 .
- Replace generator. See GENERATOR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After repair, go to step 10 .
- Replace instrument panel cluster. See appropriate INSTRUMENT PANELS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. After repairs are made, go to next step.
- Operate system to verify repair. If condition is corrected, system is okay. If condition was not found and corrected, go to step 2 .
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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.