Alternator - Troubleshooting
Problem
Not recharged.
Recharge insufficient.
Excessive recharge.
8 - TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Cause
Recharge circuit interrupted (warning lamp,
fuse, connector, etc.).
Voltage regulator inefficient.
Rotor winder interrupted.
Worn brushes.
Slackened fan belt.
Voltage regulator faulty.
Excessive wear of rotor rings or brushes.
Short-circuited diodes.
Short-circuited stator winders or rotor
winder.
Loose circuit connections.
Voltage regulator inefficient.
Ground connection faulty.
Check the connections of the recharge cir-
cuit, clean and tighten the alternator and
battery terminals.
Replace alternator.
Replace alternator.
Replace alternator.
Supply the correct tension.
Replace alternator.
Replace alternator.
Replace alternator.
Replace alternator.
Check the connections of battery terminals,
starter motor terminals and alternator.
Replace alternator.
Check connections for leaks.
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Correction