Inspection and Verification

INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION

WARNING:
- Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Also, shield your eyes when working near batteries to protect against possible splashing of the acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When charging or working near a battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide ventilation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to spew through the vent caps resulting in personal injury, damage to the vehicle or to the battery. Lift with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

1. Verify the customer concern.

Visual Inspection Chart:

2. Inspect the charging system (battery, generator and cables, harness connectors, connections) to determine if any obvious mechanical or electrical concerns exist. If found, repair as necessary and test the system for normal operation. Refer to the tables.

Normal Charging System Voltages And Charging System Warning Indicator Operation:

3. Check the operation of the charging system warning indicator in the instrument cluster. Normal Operation is as follows:
- With the key off, the charging system warning indicator should be off.
- With the key on and the engine off, the charging system warning indicator should be on.
- With the engine running, the charging system warning indicator should be off.

4. Verify the battery condition.
5. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
6. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and GO to Symptom Chart. Diagnosis By Symptom - Single Generator