Alternator & Starter - Problem Diagnosis
87peugeot03BULLETIN NO. 261
DATE: December, 1987
SUBJECT: DIAGNOSIS OF ALTERNATOR AND STARTER PROBLEMS
MODELS: All gas and diesel vehicles
COMPLAINT: No start condition, engine does not crank over
CAUSE: Insufficient battery voltage, may be diagnosed as a defective alternator (no output) when checking as per procedure in S.B. No. 252, Class 12.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This condition has been traced to a poor electrical contact due to insufficient tightening of the battery cable (#21) and alternator wires (#4 or 4A) at mounting point to the starter solenoid terminal (B+).
- Make sure that cable terminals are fully pushed onto starter solenoid
- Tighten 1.3 mm hex head nut for B+ terminals on starter solenoid
- Check tightness of 10 mm hex head nut for B+ terminals on alternator
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Damage Code: 004801
Operation Number: 99.121.0
Time Allowance: 00.25 hours