General Troubleshooting 4-11TP-5606 6/02
ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM
Battery will Loose or corroded Clean and tighten Section 3. Battery
not charge or connections connections
goes dead
Sulfated or worn-out Check electrolyte level Section 3. Battery
battery and specific gravity
(batteries with filler
caps only)
Defective alternator Test and replace, Engine Service Manual
if necessary
Loose or defective Adjust belt tension Section 3. Belt Tension
alternator belt or replace belt
Defective alternator Test and replace, Engine Service Manual
voltage regulator if necessary
Loose or corroded Clean and tighten Section 3. Battery
engine ground strap
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Reference
Starter does Loose or corroded Clean and tighten loose Section 3. Battery
not work connections connections
properly
Low battery output Check electrolyte level Section 3. Battery
and specific gravity
(batteries with filler
caps only)
Defective starter Check starter solenoid Section 7. Component
solenoid Replace starter Testing
solenoid, as necessary Engine Service Manual
Defective start/stop Replace switch Section 7. Component
switch Testing
Defective wiring Check wiring Section 9. Wiring Diagrams
Defective starter Replace starter Engine Service Manual
Battery cables undersize Select proper size Section 1. Specifications
cable Chart--Installation
Operation and Installation
Manual--Electrical System
Loose or corroded Clean and tighten Section 3. Battery
engine ground strap
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Reference
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