Honda CM400A - Page 183

HONDA
BATTERYICHARGING SYSTEM CB4OOT
TROUBLESHOOTING
No Power - Key Turned On:
1. Dead battery
-0attey not charged
-Battery electrolyte evaporated
-Battery run down
-Charging system failure
2. Disconnected battery cable
3. Main fuse burned out
4. Faulty ignition switch
Low Power
- Key Turned On:
1. Weak battery
-Low battery electrolyte level
-Battery run down
-Charging system failure
2. Loose battery connection
Low Power
- Engine Running:
1. Battery undercharged
-Low battery electrolyte level
-One or more dead cells
2. Charging system failure
Intermittent Power:
1. Loose battery connection
2. Loose charging system connection
3. Loose starting system connection
4.
Loose connection or short circuit in ignition
system
5.
Loose connection or short circuit in lighting
system
Charging System Failure:
1.
Loose, broken, or shorted wire or connection
2. Faulty voltage regulator
3. Faulty silicon rectifier
4. Faulty AC generator
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Date of issue: September. 1977
O HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.