SECTION 7. TROUBLESHOOTING
Important: Whenever effecting a repair the reason for the cause of the problem must be investigated
and corrected to avoid repeating failure.
The following table lists problems and their possible causes with the recommended remedial action
1. LIGHTING SYSTEM
Problems Causes Countermeasures
Several or all
lights do not
illuminate
Discharged battery Check battery and charge or renew
Loose or defective battery cable
connection
Inspect,clean,and tighten connection
Loose wire harness connectors Check and ensure connectors securely
engaged
Burnt out fuse or fusible link Inspect and renew.Check circuit before re-
connecting power
Faulty wiring Check lighting Circuit wiring and repair or
renew
Defective light switch Check and renew
Several light bulbs burnt out due
to defective voltage regulation
Check and renew voltage regulator
to defective voltage regulation
Individual
lights do not
illuminate
Burnt out bulb Check and renew
Defective or corroded bulb contact Inspect,clean or renew
Burnt out fuse Inspect and renew.Check circuit before
reconnecting power
Loose or broken wires Inspect ,secure,repair,or renew wiring
Poor ground connection Inspect,clean, and tighten ground connection
Lights burnt
out repeatedly
Faulty voltage regulator Check and renew voltage regulator
(Alternator)
Turn signal
lights do not
illuminate
Blown fuse Inspect and renew.Check circuit before re-
connecting power
Inoperative flasher unit Check and renew
Inoperative turn signal switch Check and renew
Defective wiring or connections Inspect circuit,clean,and tighten connection.
Repair or renew wiring if necessary