16 Detecting anomalies
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16.2.2 Electrical equipment
Problem
Cause Solution
Positioning the
starter switch to
START does not
launch the starter
motor.
Defective electric circuit. Check and replace the electric
circuit.
Defective starter switch. Replace the starter switch.
Battery insufficiently charged. Recharge the battery.
Defective starter motor. (Check and repair).
The maximum
engine speed
does not provide
enough power to
the lights.
Defective electric circuit. Check the play and the proper con-
nection of the terminals. Repair if
necessary.
Defective alternator or regulator. (Check and repair).
When the engine
is runnign, the
lamp is very
bright and burns
out frequently.
Defective regulator. (Replace the regulator).
Battery leak. Defective battery. Replace the battery.
The starter speed
is too low.
Defective electric circuit. Check and replace the electric
circuit.
Battery insufficiently charged. Recharge the battery.
Defective starter motor. (Check and repair).