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L Terminal Circuit




L TERMINAL CIRCUIT

Description

The terminal "2" (L) circuit controls the charge warning lamp. The charge warning lamp illuminates when the ignition switch is set to ON or START. When the generator is providing sufficient voltage with the engine running, the charge warning lamp will go off. If the charge warning lamp illuminates with the engine running, a malfunction is indicated.


Diagnosis Procedure

Regarding Wiring Diagram information. Coupe or Sedan.

1. CHECK CHARGE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT CONNECTION

Check to see if generator connector F7 terminal 2 is clean and tight.
Is the connection secure?
YES- GO TO 2
NO- Repair the connection. Confirm repair by performing complete Starting/Charging system test.
Refer to diagnostic station instruction manual.

2. CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY

1.Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.Disconnect the generator connector F7.
3.Disconnect the combination meter connector M24.
4.Check continuity between generator harness connector F7 terminal 2 and combination meter harness connector M24 terminal 25.





5.Check continuity between generator harness connector F7 terminal 2 and ground.





Are the continuity results as specified?
YES- GO TO 3
NO- Repair harness or connector.

3. CHECK CHARGE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT






1.Connect the combination meter connector M24.
2.Apply ground to generator harness connector F7 terminal 2 with the ignition switch in the ON position.
Charge lamp should illuminate
Does the charge lamp illuminate?
YES- Check generator function. Work Flow.
NO- Replace the combination meter. Refer to Removal And Installation.GO TO 3