Charging System Symptom Troubleshooting

Symptom
Diagnostic procedure
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Charging system indicator does not come on with the ignition switch ON (II)
Charging system indicator stays on
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Battery discharged
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Check for a poor connection and for open or shorted wire(s) in charging system.
Check for parasitic electrical current draw.
Check for a poor connection at the battery terminal.
Battery overcharged
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