Charge Indicator Inoperative

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Charge Indicator Inoperative
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CHARGE INDICATOR INOPERATIVE REFERENCE TABLE

Step Action Yes No
1 Did you perform the DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - VEHICLE ? Go to Step 2 Go to DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION
2
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Observe the battery charge indicator on the instrument cluster (IPC) during the bulb check.

Does the battery charge indicator illuminate during the bulb check?
Go to TESTING FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITIONS AND POOR CONNECTIONS Go to Step 3
3 Replace the IPC. Refer to CONTROL MODULE REFERENCES for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 4 -
4 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 2
RENDER: 1.0x

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