Troubleshooting Hints - Charging System

PERFORM BEFORE BEGINNING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
1. Check the battery hydrometer eye that is built into the vehicle's battery before troubleshooting the charging system.
- Green eye - Battery is charged sufficient for load testing.
- Dark eye - Battery is discharged. Recharge Battery for load test.
- Clear or yellow eye - Battery fluid is low. Replace Battery.
2. Check HVAC BLO MOT Fuse and Fusible Link G Fuse.
3. Check condition of the generator Belt.
4. Check that Starter Solenoid term B" and Battery connections are clean and tight.
- Check for a broken (or partially broken) wire inside of the insulation which could cause system failure but prove "GOOD" in a continuity/voltage check (refer to Troubleshooting Procedures).
- Check for proper installation of aftermarket electronic equipment which may effect the integrity of other systems (refer to Troubleshooting Procedures). Diagnostic Aids
- Refer to System Diagnosis.