Description and Operation of Charge Lamp/Indicator in E 350 Van V8-73L DSL Turbo (1995)
Charge Lamp/Indicator: Testing and Inspection
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. If alternator indicator lamp does not light with ignition in ON position and engine not running, check condition of indicator lamp bulb. If bulb is
satisfactory, check for an open in circuit between ignition switch and regulator terminal.
2. If alternator indicator lamp does not light, disconnect electrical connector from regulator and connect a jumper wire between 1 terminal of
regulator electrical connector and negative battery post cable clamp. With ignition turned to ON position, indicator lamp should light.
3. If lamp does not light, check condition of indicator lamp bulb. If bulb is satisfactory, repair open in circuit between ignition switch and regulator or
replace 500 ohm resistor (if equipped) across indicator lamp, as necessary.
