TROUBLE SHOOTING
Note. See TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION section.
TROUBLE SHOOTING PRECAUTIONS
Observe the following precautions when trouble shooting or testing charging system
- DO NOT reverse battery cable connections. Rectifier will be damaged.
- DO NOT use high voltage type testers.
- Battery voltage is always present at terminal "B".
- DO NOT ground terminal "L" while engine is running.
- DO NOT start engine with connector disconnected from terminals "L" and "S".
- DO NOT apply battery voltage to terminal "L".
ON-VEHICLE TESTING
Note. Check generator wiring harness connections and drive belt tension. Battery must be fully charged before testing. Wait at least 30 seconds after starting engine before measuring system voltage.
| CAUTION | Ensure generator terminal "B" does not contact ground. |