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Test E: The Charging System Warning Indicator Is Off With The Ignition Switch In The RUN Position And The Engine Off

PINPOINT TEST E: THE CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR IS OFF WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH IN THE RUN POSITION AND THE ENGINE OFF


E1-E2:






Normal Operation
Under normal operation, the charging system warning indicator is on with the key on and the engine off.

Possible Causes
- Instrument cluster
- Powertrain control module (PCM)