Table 2. Charging System Troubleshooting Procedures.

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TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - CONTINUED

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Table 2. Charging System Troubleshooting Procedures.

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Alternator Alert Indicator Comes on.

NOTE

A thirty (30) minute cool down time may be required before circuit breaker can be reset.

1. Check that circuit breaker is

Reset circuit breaker. If problem

not tripped.

still exists, go to test step 2.

2. Check for loose or broken

a. Tighten loose drive belt(s)

drive belt(s).

b. Replace broken drive belt(s)

c. If problem still exists, go to

test step 3.

3. Check for loose connections

a. Tighten

any

loose

at alternator terminals.

b. If problem still exists, go to

test step 4.

4. Check alternator "R" terminal

If no continuity is indicated, go

to test step 5.

Replace circuit breaker if

5. Using a multimeter, perform

voltage indication is more than

Alternator Circuit Breaker

Voltage Test (WP 0005 00).