198001870 - K142 RECHARGING WARNING LIGHT ON

After the engine has been started, the recharging warning light in the Instrument Panel Node remains on.
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that alternator terminal D+ delivers a voltage of at least 12VMove on to Step 1The alternator does not deliver 12VMove on to Step 11
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Using an Examiner check, in Instrument Panel Node mode, that there are no errors.Move on to Step 51. Impossible to connect to the Instrument Panel control unit.1. Move on to Step 2.
2. Presence of errors2. Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic instrument
2ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the electricity supply to the Instrument Panel Node is correct.Move on to Step 3Fault in positive electrical supply and/or earthReplace defective component (in the case of a fuse, find out what caused it to blow)
3ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the wiring between the Body Computer and the Instrument Panel. In particular, check that each individual pin is properly connected.Move on to Step 4Electrical connections not operationalRenew the damaged electrical connections
4CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Use an Examiner to check the possibility of connection to the Instrument Panel NodeMove on to Step 5Impossible to connect to the Instrument PanelReplace the Instrument Panel    Op. 5560B10 CONTROL PANEL - R+R
5ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
With the Examiner in Instrument Panel Node mode, check that the generator warning light is correctly activated in Active Diagnosis.Move on to Step 6The alternator warning light is not activatedReplace the Instrument Panel    Op. 5560B10 CONTROL PANEL - R+R
6CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Using an Examiner check, in Body Computer Node mode, that there are no errors.Move on to Step 71. Impossible to connect to the Body Computer control unit1. Move on to Step 7.
2. Presence of errors2. Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic instrument
7ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the electricity supply to the Body Computer Node is correctMove on to Step 8Fault in positive electrical supply and/or earthReplace defective component (in the case of a fuse, find out what caused it to blow)
8CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Use an Examiner to check the possibility of connection to the Body Computer NodeMove on to Step 9Impossible to connect to the Body Computer control unitReplace the Body Computer Node    Op. 5505A35 MAIN BODY COMPUTER/JUNCTION UNIT - R.R.
9ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the continuity and insulation of the electrical circuit between the battery, starter motor and alternator    See E5010 STARTING AND RECHARING Move on to Step 10Connections faultyRestore the correct connections and replace the faulty components if necessary.
10BATTERY CHARGE CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the battery chargeMove on to Step 111.Battery flat1. Recharge the battery
2.Battery flat and cannot be recharged2. Replace the battery    Op. 5530B10 BATTERY - R+R
11ALTERNATOR CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the alternator operates correctly    See Test 5530AB Check alternator operationEnd of diagnosisAlternator operating faultsReplace the alternator.    Op. 5530A10 ALTERNATOR - R+R