T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
25. STARTER MOTOR DOES NOT TURN
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T E S T I N G
A N D
A D J U S T I N G
Cause
Correction
Battery Has Low Output
Check condition of battery. Charge battery or make replacement as
necessary.
Wiring or Switch Has Defect
Make repairs or replacement as necessary.
Starter Motor Solenoid Has A
Install a new solenoid.
Defect
Starter Motor Has A Defect
Make repair or replacement of starter motor.
26. ALTERNATOR GIVES NO CHARGE
Cause
Correction
Loose Drive Belt For Alternator
Make an adjustment to put the correct tension on the drive belt.
Charging or Ground Return Circuit
Inspect all cables and connections. Clean and tighten all connections.
or Battery Connections Have A
Make replacement of parts with defect.
Defect
Rotor (Field Coil) Has A Defect
Install a new rotor.
27. ALTERNATOR CHARGE RATE IS LOW OR NOT REGULAR
Cause
Correction
Loose Drive Belt For Alternator
Make an adjustment to put the correct tension on the drive belt.
Charging, Ground Return Circuit or
Inspect all cables and connections. Clean and tighten all connections.
Battery Connections Have a Defect
Make replacement of parts with defects.
Alternator Regulator Has A Defect
Make a replacement of alternator regulator.
Rectifier Diodes Have A Defect
Make replacement of rectifier diode that has a defect.
Rotor (Field Coil) Has A Defect
Install a new rotor.
28. ALTERNATOR CHARGE TOO HIGH (AS SHOWN BY LIGHTS BURNING OUT,
BATTERY NEEDS TOO MUCH WATER)
Cause
Correction
Alternator Has Loose Connections
Tighten all connections to alternator.
Alternator Regulator Has A Defect
Make a replacement of alternator regulator.
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