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Problem: Battery “sulfation” (Acidic white powdery substance or spots on surfaces of cell plates)
Condition
Remedy
1.
Charging rate
too low - too high
2.
Battery
run-down - damaged
3.
Electrolyte
contaminated
1. Repair charging system
2. Replace battery
3. Replace battery
Problem: Battery discharges too rapidly
Condition
Remedy
1.
Electrolyte
contaminated
2.
Charging system
not charging
3.
Battery
overcharged - damaged
4.
Battery
short-circuited
1. Replace battery
2. Check alternator - regulator/rectifier - circuit connections
3. Replace battery - correct charging system
4. Replace battery
Problem: Battery polarity reversed
Condition
Remedy
1.
Battery
incorrectly connected
1. Reverse connections - replace battery - repair damage