SECTION 55 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
55-126
ALTERNATOR - SYSTEM TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING
NO CHARGING
FAULT LOCATION
POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Wiring Loose connection, short circuit Repair
Alternator Loose connection, no ground, short
circuit
Repair or replace
Defective rectifier Replace
Loose connection of RF resistor Replace
Regulator Defective regulator Replace
Loose connection of alternator or
regulator
Repair or replace
INSUFFICIENT CHARGING
FAULT LOCATION
POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Wiring Loose connection or short circuit Repair
Alternator Loose drive belt Repair
Short in rotor coil Replace
Short in stator coil Replace
Defective rectifier Replace
Insufficient brush contact Repair or replace
Regulator Defective regulator Replace
Loose connection of alternator and
regulator
Repair
Battery Defective battery Replace
OVERCHARGE
FAULT LOCATION
POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Battery Internal short Replace
Regulator Defective regulator Replace