Charging System
CHARGING SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING
| Symptom | Suspect Area | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Charging warning indicator does not light with ignition switch "ON" and engine off | Fuse blown | Check fuses |
| Light burned out | Replace light | |
| Wiring connection loose | Tighten loose connections | |
| Electronic voltage regulator | See VISUALLY CHECK GENERATOR WIRING AND LISTEN FOR ABNORMAL NOISES | |
| Charging warning indicator does not go out with engine running (Battery requires frequent recharging) | Drive belt loose or worn | See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION |
| Battery cables loose, corroded or worn | See INSPECTION | |
| Fuse blown | Check fuses | |
| Fusible link blown | Replace fusible link | |
| Electronic voltage regulator or generator | See VISUALLY CHECK GENERATOR WIRING AND LISTEN FOR ABNORMAL NOISES | |
| Wiring | Repair wiring | |
| Engine hesitates/poor acceleration Overcharge | Drive belt loose or worn | See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION |
| Wiring connection loose or open circuit | Tighten loose connection or repair wiring | |
| Fusible link blown | Replace fusible link | |
| Poor grounding | Repair | |
| Electronic voltage regulator or generator | See VISUALLY CHECK GENERATOR WIRING AND LISTEN FOR ABNORMAL NOISES | |
| Worn battery | Replace battery | |
| Electronic voltage regulator | See VISUALLY CHECK GENERATOR WIRING AND LISTEN FOR ABNORMAL NOISES | |
| Voltage sensing wire | Repair wire |