Trouble condition
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Probable cause
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Remedy
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Charging
warning indicator does not light with ignition switch "ON" and
engine off
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Fues
blown Light burned out Wiring connection loose Electronic voltage regulator faulty
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Check
fuses Replace light Tighten loose connections Replace voltage regulator
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Charging
warning indicator does not go out with engine runing. (Battery
requires fequent recharging)
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Drive belt
loose or worn Battery cables loose,
corroded or worn Fuse
blown Fusible link blown Electronic voltage regulator or alternator
faulty Wiring faulty
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Adjust tension or
replace cables Repair or replace
cables Check fuses Replace fusible link Test
alternator
Repair
wiring
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Discharged
battery
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Drive belt loose
or worn Wiring connection loose or open
circuit Fusible link
blown Warning indicator and
pre-excitation resistor faulty Poor
grounding Electronic voltage regulator or
alternator faulty Battery
life
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Adjust tension or
replace drive belt Tighten loose
connection or repair wiring Replace
fusible link Replace
components
Repair Test alternator
Replace
battery
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Overcharging
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Electronic
voltage regulator faulty Voltage sensing
wire faulty
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Replace
voltage regulator Repair
wire
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