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Troubleshooting Hints - Charging System

1. Check the hydrometer eye that is built into the vehicle's Battery before troubleshooting the Charging System.
- Green eye - Battery is charged.
- Dark eye - Battery is discharged. Recharge Battery.
- Clear or yellow eye - Battery fluid is low. Replace Battery.
2. Check GAGES Fuse and ERLS Fuse.
3. Check the Generator belt.
4. Check that the Starter Solenoid terminal B and Battery connections are clean and tight.
5. Check the vehicle's voltmeter for accurate voltage readings.