Troubleshooting Hints - Charging System

CHARGING SYSTEM
1. Visually inspect the hydrometer (built into Battery).
^ Green eye - Battery is charged.
^ Dark eye - Charge and load test Battery.
^ Clear or light yellow eye - Battery electrolyte is low. Replace Battery.

2. Check Gages Fuse 9 for open.
3. Check that the Generator connector and Generator "BAT" terminal are both clean and tight.
4. Check that the Battery connections are clean and tight.
5. Check Generator belt.

^ Check for a broken (or partially broken) wire inside of the insulation which could cause system failure but prove "GOOD" in a continuity/voltage check. Use Test Light J 34142 whenever possible. Test lights require more current than a high impedance DVM and are more useful for detecting abnormally high resistive circuits. Some test lights have high impedances and will not be as useful in detecting resistive circuits.
^ Check for proper installation of aftermarket electronic equipment which may affect the integrity of other systems.