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Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

CAUTION:
- Do not mistake polarities of IG terminal and L terminal.
- Do not create a short circuit between IG and L terminals. Always connect these terminals through a lamp.
- Do not connect any load between L and E.
- When connecting a charger or a booster battery to vehicle battery, refer to battery charging.




Trouble in charging system will show up as one or more of following conditions:
1. Faulty indicator lamp operation.
2. An undercharged battery as evidenced by slow cranking or indicator dark.
3. An overcharged battery as evidenced by excessive spewing of electrolyte from vents.

Noise from generator may be caused by a loose drive pulley, loose mounting bolts, worn or dirty bearings, defective diode, or defective stator.




FAULTY INDICATOR LAMP OPERATION