Troubleshooting Hints - Charging System

(Perform before beginning System Diagnosis)

1. Check the hydrometer eye that is built into the vehicle's Battery before troubleshooting the Charging System.
- Green eye - Battery is charged.
- Dark eye - Battery is discharged. Recharge Battery.
- Clear or yellow eye - Battery fluid is low. Replace Battery.
2. Check GAGES Fuse and HEATER-A/C Fuse.
3. Check the Generator belt.
4. Check that the Starter Solenoid terminal B and Battery connections are clean and tight.
5. Check the vehicle's voltmeter for accurate voltage readings (if equipped).
- Refer to Starting And Charging for Starter access.
- Refer to Starting And Charging for Generator access.
- Refer to System Diagnosis.
- 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.
- Check for proper installation of aftermarket electronic equipment which may affect the integrity of other systems.