Troubleshooting Hints - Starting System

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS


^ Try the following checks before doing any Diagnosis.

1. Check the hydrometer eye that is built into the vehicle Battery before troubleshooting the Charging System.

- Green eye - Battery is charged.

- Dark eye - Battery is discharged. Recharge Battery.

- Clear or Yellow eye - Battery fluid is low. Replace Battery.

2. Check Generator belt.

3. Check that Starter Solenoid, terminal B, and battery connections are clean and tight.

4. Check that Generator connector is tight and that the Generator battery terminal is clean and tight.


5. Check vehicle voltmeter (if equipped) to assure accurate voltage readings.

6. Check the FAN Fuse.