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PROBLEM
The electrical system does not
work.
Low starter motor speed and
difficulty in starting engine.
Starter motor does not work.
Battery charge light stays on
when engine is running.
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Battery not charging.
The battery charge light fla-
shes to indicate excessive
charge voltage.
SECTION 5 - - FAULT FINDING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Battery terminals loose or
corroded.
Sulphated battery.
Connections loose or corro-
ded.
Battery.
Engine oil viscosity wrong.
Gear lever engaged.
Connections loose or corro-
ded.
Battery totally flat.
Engine idling speed is low.
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Alternator belt loose.
Battery fault.
Alternator fault.
Fault with the electrical system
Terminals loose or corroded.
Battery.
Belt loose or worn.
Alternator fault.
Fault with the electrical system
SOLUTION
Clean and tighten terminals.
Check that battery charge is at
least 12.6 volts; check electro-
lyte level and specific gravity.
Clean and tighten loose con-
nections.
Check that battery charge is at
least 12.6 volts; check electroly-
te level and specific gravity.
Use oil of viscosity specified
for temperature conditions.
Move gear lever to neutral.
Clean and tighten loose con-
nections.
Charge or replace battery.
Increase idling speed.
Check belt tensioning device.
Check that battery charge is at
least 12.6 volts; check electro-
lyte level and specific gravity.
Have the alternator checked
by your dealer.
Have the alternator checked by
your dealer or an authorised work-
shop.
Clean and tighten terminals.
Check that battery charge is at
least 12.6 volts; check electro-
lyte level and specific gravity.
Check belt tensioning device.
If necessary, replace the belt.
Have the alternator checked
by your dealer.
Have the alternator checked by
your dealer or an authorised
workshop.
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