Checking the charge lamp: Notes

Fig 1: Engine Start Verification

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• Ignition off.
• Ignition on.
• Start the engine.
• Rev the engine once.

  Check that charging lamp lights when the ignition is switched on and that the lamp goes out when the generator starts charging.

  Fig 2: Identifying Charging Lamp

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Is the charge lamp OK? 

• YES 

  FAULT NOT FOUND:  Troubleshooting has been completed.

• NO 

  Refer to Checking the (D+) supply from the generator (GEN)