Low Battery Voltage After Short Storage - Volvo Penta 3.0GLP-C Owner's Manual

Low Battery Voltage
After Short Storage
VPA 7743722 English 10-2004
Engine/Boat Components - Check:
All electrical accessories including ignition circuit off.
Disconnect main battery negative cable from battery.
Connect ammeter or voltmeter in series between negative battery
cable and negative battery post:
•
Meter reading of "0" indicates no draw; test battery and charg-
ing system.
•
Meter movement no matter how slight indicates draw from bat-
tery.
Disconnect main engine harness 10-Pin Connector:
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Meter drops back to "0" indicates problem caused by boat sys-
tem; continue to isolate each boat electrical accessory until
problem is found.
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Meter does not drop back to "0" indicates problem caused by
engine electrical system; continue to isolate each engine elec-
trical accessory until problem is found.
Repair or replace components as necessary.
Troubleshooting
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