ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6-5
CHARGING SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE:
* Make sure that the fuse is not blown and the battery is fully-charged before diagnosing.
Battery runs down quickly.
Step 1
1) Check accessories which use excessive amounts of electricity.
Are accessories installed?
Step 2
1) Measure the regulated voltage between the battery terminals. (
6-6)
Is the regulated voltage OK?
Step 3
1) Measure the resistance of the generator coil. (
6-7)
Is the resistance of generator coil OK?
Step 4
1) Measure the generator no-load performance. (
6-7)
Is the generator no-load performance OK?
YES
Remove accessories.
NO
Go to Step 2.
YES
• Faulty battery.
• Abnormal driving condition.
NO
Go to Step 3.
YES
Go to Step 4.
NO
• Faulty generator coil.
• Disconnected lead wires.
YES
Go to Step 5.
NO
Faulty generator.
Battery
Generator
B/W
B
Regulator/
rectifier
R
B/R
B/W
B/R
Fuse
10A