POWERDRIVE BATTERY CHARGER
Troubleshooting
1998/1999 PowerDrive Plus Vehicle Maintenance and Service Supplement Page 14-9
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
POWERDRIVE BATTERY CHARGER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
REFER TO
1.
Relay does not close, no transformer hum
and ammeter does not move.
1)
Batteries disconnected.
Section 13–Batteries
2)
Battery voltage is too low.
Test Procedure 1, Page 14-12
3)
Poor connection between plug
and receptacle.
Test Procedure 1, Page 14-12
4)
DC plug and cord.
Test Procedures 1 and 5, Pages 14-12 &
14-16
5)
Onboard computer malfunction.
Test Procedure 2, Page 14-13
6)
Gray sense lead fuse is blown.
Test Procedure 1, Page 14-12
7)
Receptacle fuse link is blown.
Section 12–Electrical Components
2.
Relay closes with an audible click but no
transformer hum and ammeter does not
move.
1)
Improper AC outlet voltage.
Test Procedure 3, Page 14-14
2)
Failed AC plug and cord.
Test Procedure 3, Page 14-14
3)
Internal AC breaker.
Test Procedure 3, Page 14-14
4)
Transformer primary coil.
Test Procedure 6, Page 14-16
5)
Relay
Test Procedure 8, Page 14-17
3.
Relay closes and transformer hums but
ammeter does not move.
1)
Blown charger fuse.
Test Procedure 4, Page 14-14
2)
Both diodes failed.
Test Procedure 4B, Page 14-15
3)
Onboard computer malfunction.
Test Procedure 2, Page 14-13
4)
Failed transformer.
Test Procedure 6, Page 14-16
4.
Relay operates intermittently.
1)
Blown fuse on red lead from OBC.
Section 11–Electrical System & Testing
2)
Defective charger relay.
Test Procedure 8, Page 14-17
5.
Single charger fuse link blows.
1)
Diode failed.
Test Procedure 4-A, Page 14-14
2)
Loose internal fuse connection.
Tighten connection.
6.
Both charger fuse links blow or recepta-
cle fuse link blows.
1)
Battery is wired in reverse polarity.
Test Procedure 4-B, Page 14-15
2)
DC cord is wired in reverse polarity.
Test Procedure 4-B, Page 14-15
3)
Both diodes failed.
Test Procedure 4-B, Page 14-15
7.
Charger output is low.
1)
One diode failed.
Test Procedure 4-A, Page 14-14
2)
Transformer coil short-circuit failure.
Test Procedure 6, Page 14-16
3)
Onboard computer malfunction.
Test Procedure 2, Page 14-13
8.
Charger turns off too soon.
1)
AC power supply was shut off.
Test Procedure 3, Page 14-14
2)
Onboard computer malfunction.
Test Procedure 2, Page 14-13
3)
Batteries may be fully charged.
Test Procedure 7, Page 14-17
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