SECTION 5 -- FAULT FINDING
5--5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
The electrical system does not
work.
Battery terminals loose or
corroded.
Clean and tighten terminals.
Sulphated battery. Check that battery charge is at
least 12.6 volts; check electro-
lyte level and specific gravity.
Low starter motor speed and
difficulty in starting engine.
Connections loose or corro-
ded.
Clean and tighten loose con-
nections.
Battery. Check that battery charge is at
least 12.6 volts; check electroly-
te level and specific gravity.
Engine oil viscosity wrong. Use oil of viscosity specified
for temperature conditions.
Starter motor does not work. Gear lever engaged. Move gear lever to neutral.
Connections loose or corro-
ded.
Clean and tighten loose con-
nections.
Battery totally flat. Charge or replace battery.
Battery charge light stays on
Engine idling speed is low. Increase idling speed.
when engine is running.
Alternator belt loose.
Check belt tensioning device.
Battery fault. Check that battery charge is at
least 12.6 volts; check electro-
lyte level and specific gravity.
Alternator fault.
Fault with the electrical system
Have the alternator checked
by your dealer.
Have the alternator checked by
your dealer or an authorised work-
shop.
Battery not charging. Terminals loose or corroded. Clean and tighten terminals.
Battery. Check that battery charge is at
least 12.6 volts; check electro-
lyte level and specific gravity.
Belt loose or worn. Check belt tensioning device.
If necessary, replace the belt.
The battery charge light fla-
shes to in dicate excessive
charge voltage.
Alternator fault.
Fault with the electrical system
Have the alternator checked
by your dealer.
Have the alternator checked by
your dealer or an authorised
workshop.
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