Charge warning light does not go out with engine running (battery requires frequent recharging)
Precautions: Precautions for Handling Battery · Precautions for Replacing Battery · General safety (00)
Trouble in charging system will show up as one or more of the following conditions.
Charging Warning Light Operation
NOTE:
When ENG A-STOP system stops engine in normal condition, charge warning light does not light up.
Check “Charge Light” in Scan Tool Data to identify easily most possible cause of trouble. “Charge Light” indicates command signal of charge warning light from ECM to combination meter.
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Charge warning light does not go out with engine running (battery requires frequent recharging)
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Loose or worn drive belt
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Adjust or replace drive belt.
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Faulty combination meter
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Replace combination meter.
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Faulty ECM
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Check ECM.
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Faulty IC regulator or generator
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Repair or replace generator.
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Faulty wiring
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Repair or replace wiring.
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