Troubleshooting Hints - Charging System

Visually inspect the hydrometer (built into Battery).
^ Green eye - Battery is charged.
^ Dark eye - Charge and load test Battery. If Battery passes load test, refer to Diagnostic Charts.
^ Clear or light yellow eye - Battery electrolyte is low. Replace Battery.
^ Check for proper installation of aftermarket electronic equipment which may affect the integrity of other systems.

Important: The following tests are designed for engines and batteries at normal operating temperatures and assumes that there are no engine symptoms which would cause a no-start symptom. The Battery must be in a charged state before doing diagnosis. To use the tests under other conditions could result in misdiagnosis.

1. Check Gages Fuse for open.
2. Check that the Generator connector and Generator "BAT" terminal are both clean and tight.
3. Check that the Battery connections are clean and tight.
4. Check Generator belt.
5. Check that Fusible Link is undamaged. If Fusible Link is open, check for a short to Ground Circuit 2 and Generator.