Component Tests and General Diagnostics

STARTER
Perform Before Beginning System Diagnosis
1. Visually inspect the hydrometer (built into Battery).
^ Green eye-Battery is charged.
^ Dark eye-Charge and load test Battery, refer to Battery. If Battery passes load test, refer to System Diagnosis.
^ Clear or light yellow eye-Battery electrolyte is low. Replace Battery.
2. Check that Starter Solenoid terminals "S" and "B" and Battery connections are clean and tight.
3. Check Fusible Links for opens.
^ Check for proper installation of aftermarket electronic equipment which may affect the integrity of other systems (see General Troubleshooting Procedures in Diagnostic Aids).
^ Refer to System Diagnosis.

CHARGING SYSTEM
Perform Before Beginning System Diagnosis
1. Visually inspect the hydrometer (built into Battery).
^ Green eye-Battery is charged.
^ Dark eye-Charge and load test Battery, refer to Battery. If Battery passes load test, refer to System Diagnosis.
^ Clear or light yellow eye-Battery electrolyte is low. Replace Battery.
2. Check Gauges Fuse (Fuse 4) for open.
3. Check that the Generator connector and Generator "BAT" terminal are both clean and tight.
4. Check that the Battery connections are clean and tight.
5. Check Generator belt.
6. Check Fusible Links for opens.
^ Check for proper installation of aftermarket electronic equipment which may affect the integrity of other systems (see General Troubleshooting Procedures in Diagnostic Aids).
^ Refer to System Diagnosis.