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Generator Warning Light Does Not Go Out

  1. Disconnect Blue wire from generator D+ terminal and leave it disconnected. Turn ignition on. If warning light does not come on, perform OUTPUT TEST .
  2. If warning light stays on, turn ignition off. Disconnect multi-pin connector "F" from fuse/relay panel. Turn ignition on. If warning light does not come on, repair short to ground in Blue wire between generator and fuse/relay panel.
  3. If warning light stays on with multi-pin connector disconnected, turn ignition off. Disconnect multi-pin connector "U2" from fuse/relay panel. Turn ignition on.
  4. If warning light does not come on, repair short to ground in fuse/relay panel. If warning light stays on, repair short to ground in White wire from fuse/relay panel to instrument cluster. If wire is okay, check for faulty instrument cluster and cluster printed circuit board.