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Figure 7-15. Charging System Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM:
BATTERY BECOMES DISCHARGED
Test battery.
Charge or replace as required. See
BATTERY in Section 1.
Fail
Correct as required.
Inspect regulator.
See REGULATOR INSPECTION.
Replace regulator.
Test regulator.
See REGULATOR BLEED TEST.
Isolate damaged
component or wiring.
Perform MILLIAMP DRAW TEST (If applicable).
Isolate damaged wiring or
excessive accessories.
Perform TOTAL CURRENT DRAW TEST.
Record measurement.
Replace stator.
Perform
STATOR
CHECK.
Replace
rotor.
Perform CURRENT OUTPUT TEST.
Record measurement and compare with
TOTAL CURRENT DRAW TEST before
proceeding.
Inspect
rotor.
Replace
stator.
Perform
AC
OUTPUT
TEST.
Replace
regulator.
Perform VOLTAGE OUTPUT TEST.
Damaged or
slipping rotor.
Perform CURRENT OUTPUT
TEST.
System tests good up to this point.
Suspect:
1.
Accessories on for long periods when
vehicle is parked and not running.
2.
Accessories on when vehicle is ridden
very slowly for long periods.
3.
Battery self-discharge and/or acces-
sory draw because vehicle was not
operated for a long period.
Pass
Fail
Fail
Fail
Fail
Fail
Fail
Fail
Fail
Fail
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Replace regulator.
NOTE
Whenever a charging system component fails a test and is
replaced, re-test the system to be sure the problem has
been corrected.
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