Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997)
Charge Lamp/Indicator: Description and Operation
Charging System Indicator
A red alternator charge indicator is located in the instrument cluster. This indicator glows when there is no Generator (GEN) output.
when the ignition switch contacts are closed, battery current flows through the charge indicator and the parallel resistor (500 ohm), to the voltage
indicator and the indicator comes on.
when the generator builds up enough voltage to energize a circuit in the voltage regulator, the indicator goes out.
