8-TROUBLESHOOTING
Alternator-Troubleshooting
Problem
PossibleCauseCorrection
Notrecharged.
Rechargecircuitinterrupted(warninglamp,
fuse,connector,etc.).
Checktheconnectionsoftherechargecir-
cuit,cleanandtightenthealternatorand
batteryterminals.
Voltageregulatorinefcient.
Replacealternator.
Rotorwinderinterrupted.Replacealternator.
Wornbrushes.Replacealternator.
Rechargeinsufcient.Slackenedfanbelt.Supplythecorrecttension.
Voltageregulatorfaulty.
Replacealternator.
Excessivewearofrotorringsorbrushes.
Replacealternator.
Short-circuiteddiodes.
Replacealternator.
Short-circuitedstatorwindersorrotor
winder.
Replacealternator.
Excessiverecharge.Loosecircuitconnections.
Checktheconnectionsofbatteryterminals,
startermotorterminalsandalternator.
Voltageregulatorinefcient.
Replacealternator.
Groundconnectionfaulty.Checkconnectionsforleaks.
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