Hyundai Elantra CN7 Quiz

Charging System - Troubleshooting

In this manual: Charging System - Troubleshooting
Repair and Maintenance Manual for Hyundai Elantra — 0General Information — 0Engine - Mechanical (DOHC 1.8L/2.0L) — 0Engine - Mechanical (DOHC 1.6L) — 0Engine Electrical Equipment — 0Emission Control System — 0Fuel system — 0Clutch — 0Transmission — 0Wheel Drive Shaft and Axle — 0Suspension — 0Steering — 0
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Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Battery charge warning light does not illuminate with ignition on and engine off Blown fuse / Burned-out bulb / Loose wiring connection / Faulty electronic voltage regulator Check the fuse / Replace the bulb / Restore the connection at the wiring terminals / Replace the voltage regulator
Battery charge warning light does not go out with engine running (battery requires prolonged charging) Alternator drive belt loose or worn / Poor battery terminal contact due to corrosion, wear or loose attachment / Blown fuse / Blown fusible link / Faulty electronic voltage regulator or alternator / Wiring defect Adjust belt tension or replace belt / Repair or replace terminals or wiring / Check fuse / Replace fusible link / Check alternator / Repair wiring
Battery discharged Alternator drive belt loose or worn / Open circuit or loss of contact in wiring / Blown fusible link / Faulty warning light or field coil resistor / Poor ground connection / Faulty voltage regulator or alternator / Faulty battery Adjust belt tension or replace belt / Repair or restore contact at connections / Replace fusible link / Replace components / Repair / Check alternator / Replace battery
High charging voltage (overcharging) Faulty electronic voltage regulator / Wiring defect in voltage sensing circuit Replace voltage regulator / Repair wiring

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