7-8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
Battery runs down quickly.
Check accessories which use excessive Accessories • Remove accessories.
amounts of electricity.
are installed
No accessories
Check the battery for current Current leaks • Short circuit of wire harness
leaks. ( 7-9) • Loose or disconnected wires
• Faulty battery
No current leaks
Measure the charging voltage
between the battery terminals. Correct • Faulty battery
( 7-9) • Abnormal driving condition
Incorrect
Measure the continuity of
the generator coil. No continuity • Faulty generator coil or
( 7-10)
disconnected lead wires
Continuity
Measure the generator no-load
voltage. ( 7-10) No good • Faulty generator
OK
Inspect the regulator/rectifier. No good • Faulty regulator/rectifier
( 7-10)
OK
Inspect wirings. No good • Short circuit of wire harness
• Poor contact of couplers
OK
• Faulty battery
Others
Battery overcharge • Faulty regulator/rectifier
• Faulty battery
• Poor contact of generator lead wire coupler