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Charging System/Battery
Troubleshooting
No power (Main switch turned “ON”)
Dead battery
- Low fluid level
- Low specified gravity
- Charging system failure
Disconnected battery cable
Main fuse burned out
Faulty ignition switch
Low power (Main switch turned “ON”)
Weak battery
- Low fluid level
- Low specific gravity
- Charging system failure
Charging system failure
Loose battery connection
Low power (Engine running)
- Low fluid level
- One or more dead cells
Battery undercharged
Faulty battery
Charging system failure
Intermittent power
Loose battery connection
Loose charging system connection
Loose starting system connection
Loose connection or short circuit in ignition system
Loose connection or short circuit in lighting system
Charging system failure
Loose, broken or shorted wire or connector
Faulty voltage regulator rectifier
Faulty A.C. generator