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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2006PILOT EX, 3.5 YF2, J35Z1REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALCHARGING SYSTEMSCHARGING SYSTEMSYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX
2006 Honda Pilot EX, 3.5 YF2, J35Z1

Symptom Troubleshooting Index

2006 Honda Pilot EX, 3.5 YF2, J35Z1SECTION Symptom Troubleshooting Index
SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

Symptom Diagnostic procedure
Charging system indicator does not come on with the ignition switch ON (II) Troubleshoot the charging system indicator circuit (see CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING  ).
Charging system indicator stays on
  1. Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
  2. Troubleshoot the charging system indicator circuit (see CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING  ).
  3. Check for a broken drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION  ).
  4. Check the drive belt auto-tensioner (see DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER INSPECTION  ).
Battery discharged
  1. Check for electrical current draw.
  2. Check for a broken drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION  ).
  3. Check the drive belt auto-tensioner (see DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER INSPECTION  ).
  4. Troubleshoot the alternator and regulator circuit (see ALTERNATOR AND REGULATOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING  ).
  5. Check for poor connection at battery terminal.
  6. Test the battery (see BATTERY TEST ).
Battery overcharged
  1. Troubleshoot the alternator and regulator circuit (see ALTERNATOR AND REGULATOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING  ).
  2. Test the battery (see BATTERY TEST ).
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