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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Venture Ext. 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Charge Indicator Always On

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1
  1. Disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM) connector C1.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

Is the CHARGE warning ON?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 2

2
  1. Connect the powertrain control module (PCM) connector C1.
  2. Disconnect the generator connector.
  3. Set the gear selector to the PARK position.
  4. Start the engine.
  5. Run the engine over 1200 revolutions per minute (RPM) for at least 10 seconds.

Is the CHARGE warning ON?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 6

3

Inspect CKT 225 for a short to ground.

Is there a short to ground in CKT 225?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Repair the short to ground in CKT 225.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Charging System Check

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5

Replace the PCM. Refer to PCM Replacement and Programming in Engine Controls.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Charging System Check

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6

Replace the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Charging System Check

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7

Inspect CKT 25 for a short to ground.

Is there a short to ground in CKT 25?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

8

Repair the short to ground in CKT 25.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Charging System Check

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9

Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to IP Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Charging System Check

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