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Symptom Troubleshooting Index

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Symptom Diagnostic procedure
Charging system indicator does not come on with the ignition switch ON (II) Troubleshoot the charging system indicator circuit '04-05 models (see '04-05 MODELS  ), '06-08 models (see '06-08 MODELS  ).
Charging system indicator stays on
  1. Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
  2. Troubleshoot the charging system indicator circuit '04-05 models (see '04-05 MODELS  ), '06-08 models (see '06-08 MODELS  ).
  3. Check for a broken drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION  ).
  4. Check the drive belt auto-tensioner (see DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER INSPECTION  ).
Battery discharged
  1. Check for excessive parasitic electrical current draw with the ignition switch OFF, and the key removed. The multiplex control unit may take up to 10 minutes to turn off (sleep mode) for some models.
  2. Check for a broken drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION  ).
  3. Check the drive belt auto-tensioner (see DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER INSPECTION  ).
  4. Troubleshoot the alternator and regulator circuit (see ALTERNATOR AND REGULATOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING  ).
  5. Check for a poor connection at the battery terminal.
  6. Test the battery (see BATTERY TEST ).
Battery overcharged
  1. Troubleshoot the alternator and regulator circuit (see ALTERNATOR AND REGULATOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING  ).
  2. Test the battery (see BATTERY TEST ).
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