Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Hint 1: If the generator outputs no current during engine running, defective generator or short-circuit in the generator G terminal circuit is suspected.

Hint 2: If the engine stalls or the idling speed lowers when the lighting switch is turned ON during idling (warm engine), open-circuit in the generator FR terminal or G terminal circuit is suspected.