Engine Electrical System
Troubleshooting
In this manual: Engine Electrical System
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TROUBLESHOOTING
| Symptom | Suspected Area | REMEDY |
| Charge indicator light does not come on when the ignition is turned on and the engine is stopped |
Blown fuse | FUSE INSPECTION |
| Burned-out bulb | Replace the bulb | |
| Faulty cable connection | Repair the faulty connection | |
| Electronic voltage regulator | If the light goes out, replace the voltage regulator. | |
| Charge indicator light does not go out with the engine running. (Battery requires frequent recharging) |
Loose or worn drive belt | Adjust belt tension or replace belt |
| Loose, corroded or worn battery cable | Check cable connections, repair or replace cables | |
| Electronic voltage regulator or alternator | If indicator goes off, replace voltage regulator or alternator. | |
| WIRING | Repair or replace wiring | |
| Overloading | Electronic voltage regulator | If the light goes out, replace the voltage regulator. |
| Voltage sensing cable | Repair or replace wiring | |
| JUNK YARD | Loose or worn drive belt | Adjust belt tension or replace belt |
| Faulty wiring or a short circuit in the wiring | Check cable connections, repair or replace cables | |
| Electronic voltage regulator or alternator | If indicator goes off, replace voltage regulator or alternator. | |
| Poor ground | Check the ground or repair it. | |
| Worn battery | Replace the battery |
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