TROUBLESHOOTING
TESTING AND ADJUSTMENT
Problem
Cause
Correction
25. ALTERNATOR GIVES NO
Loose Drive Belt For Alternator
Make an adjustment to put the correct tension on the drive belt.
CHARGE
Inspect all cables and connections. Clean and tighten all connections.
Make
Charging or Ground Return Circuit
replacement of parts that have a defect.
or Battery Connections Have A
Defect
Alternator Brushes Have A Defect
Install new brushes.
Rotor (Field Coil) Has A Defect
Install a new rotor.
26. ALTERNATOR CHARGE
Loose Drive Belt For Alternator
Make an adjustment to put the correct tension on the drive belt.
RATE IS LOW OR NOT
REGULAR
Inspect all cables and connections. Clean and tighten all connections.
Make
Charging or Ground Return Circuit
replacement of parts that have a defect.
or Battery Connections Have A
Defect
Alternator Regulator Has A Defect
Make repair or replacement of alternator regulator.
Alternator Brushes Have A Defect
Install new brushes.
Rectifier Diodes Have A Defect
Make replacement of rectifier diode that has a defect.
Rotor (Field Coil) Has A Defect
Install a new rotor.
27. ALTERNATOR CHARGE TOO
Alternator or Alternator Regulator
Tighten all connections to alternator or alternator regulator.
HIGH
Has Loose Connections
Alternator Regulator Has A Defect
Install a new alternator regulator.
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