Honda V30 Magna VF500C Manual page 265

BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
No. power - key turned on
1. Dead battery
Low fluid level
- Low specified gravity
- Charging system failure
2. Disconnected battery cable
3. Main fuse burned out
4. Faulty ignition switch
Low power - key turned on
'1. Weak battery
Low fluid level
- Low specific gravity
- Charging system failure
2. Loose battery connection
Low power - engine running
1. Battery undercharged
- Low fluid level
- One or more dead cells
2. Charging system failure
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Intermittent power
1. Loose battery connection
2. Loose charging system connection
3. Loose starting system connection
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4. Loose connection or short circuit in ignition
system
5. Loose connection or short circuit in lighting
system
Charging system failure
1. Loose, broken or shorted wire or connection
2. Faulty voltage regulator/rectifier
3. Faulty alternator
Date of Issue: July, 1984
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