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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Alternators
Alternator System Diagnosis
The following list is provided to help diagnose alternator system problems.
COMPLAINT
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Battery not charging
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Engine RPM too low.
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Inline fuse “blown” (if equipped).
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Defective battery.
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Loose, pinched, or corroded battery ground leads.
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Loose, pinched, or corroded battery charge leads.
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Open, shorted, or grounded wires between output connector and battery.
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Defective diode (open or shorted).
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Defective or improperly grounded regulator-rectifier.
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Diode installed incorrectly (reversed).
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Damaged battery (shorted battery cells).
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Excessive current draw from accessories.
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Low magnetic flux or damaged alternator magnets.
Battery overcharged
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Severe battery vibration (missing or broken tie-down straps).
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Battery rate of charge not matched to alternator output.
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Damaged battery (shorted battery cells).
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Defective regulator.
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One OHM resistor shorted or grounded (Tri-Circuit system only).
Headlamps not working
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Inline fuse “blown” (if equipped).
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Defective headlamps.
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Loose or corroded wires.
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Open, shorted or grounded wires between output connector and headlamps.
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Light switch defective.
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Defective diode Tri-Circuit system (open or shorted – white output lead side).
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Low magnetic flux or damaged alternator magnets.
Electric clutch not working
(Tri-Circuit Alternator)
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Inline fuse “blown” (if equipped).
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Loose or corroded wires.
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Open, shorted or grounded wires between output connector and electric clutch.
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Defective diode (open or shorted - red output lead side).
NOTE:
Battery will also not charge.
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Defective electric clutch switch.
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Open, shorted or grounded clutch circuit.
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Low magnetic flux or damaged alternator magnets.
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