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Charge Indicator Inoperative

Step Action Yes No
1 Did you review the following description and operations and perform the necessary inspections? Go to Step 2  Go to Symptoms - Engine Electrical 
2 Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Does the battery charge indicator illuminate?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Go to Step 3 
3
  1. Disconnect the generator connector.
  2. Connect a 20-amp fused jumper to the charge indicator control circuit.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
Does the battery charge indicator illuminate?
Go to Step 4  Go to Step 6 
4 Test the generator supply voltage circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing or Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 5 
5 Replace the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (1.2L SOHC)  or Generator Replacement (1.4L/1.5L SOHC and 1.4L/1.6L DOHC) .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 9  -
6
  1. Inspect the charge indicator bulb and replace as necessary.
  2. Test the charge indicator supply voltage circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing or Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 7 
7 Test the charge indicator control circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing or Wiring Repairs .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 8 
8 Repair or replace the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement (Notchback) or Instrument Cluster Replacement (Hatchback) .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 9  -
9 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 2