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Problem: Battery "sulfation" (Acidic white powdery substance or spots on surfaces of cell plates)
Condition
1. Charging rate too low - too high
2. Battery run-down - damaged
3. Electrolyte contaminated
Problem: Battery discharges too rapidly
Condition
1. Electrolyte contaminated
2. Charging system not charging
3. Battery overcharged - damaged
4. Battery short-circuited
Problem: Battery polarity reversed
Condition
1. Battery incorrectly connected
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Remedy
1. Repair charging system
2. Replace battery
3. Replace battery
Remedy
1. Replace battery
2. Check alternator - regulator/rectifier - circuit connections
3. Replace battery - correct charging system
4. Replace battery
Remedy
1. Reverse connections - replace battery - repair damage
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