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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2005CHEVY EXPRESS H1500, VAN PASSENGERREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERBATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEMDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESCHARGE INDICATOR ALWAYS ON
2005 Chevrolet Chevy Express H1500, Van Passenger

Charge Indicator Always On

2005 Chevrolet Chevy Express H1500, Van PassengerSECTION Charge Indicator Always On
Charge Indicator Always On

Step Action Yes No
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
2
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Observe the Charge indicator on the instrument panel cluster (IPC).
Does the charge indicator illuminate?		 Go to Step 3  Go to Symptoms - Engine Electrical 
3
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the generator connector.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Does the charge indicator illuminate?		 Go to Step 4  Go to Charging System Test 
4 Test the charge indicator control circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 6  Go to Step 5 
5 Replace the powertrain control module (PCM). Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 6  -
6 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?		 System OK Go to Step 3 
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