Starting and Charging: Technical Service Bulletins

• Customer Interest
  • MIL ON - Oxygen Sensor Fault Code Set
  • Voltage Regulator - Overcharge Condition
  • Engine - Crank/No Start
  • Electrical - Voltage Drop Diagnostics
• By Symptom
  • Customer Interest
    • MIL ON - Oxygen Sensor Fault Code Set
    • Voltage Regulator - Overcharge Condition
    • Engine - Crank/No Start
    • Electrical - Voltage Drop Diagnostics
  • Loose
    • MIL ON - Oxygen Sensor Fault Code Set
  • Low, Dead battery
    • Battery - Prevent Discharge During Long Term Storage
  • Overcharging
    • Voltage Regulator - Overcharge Condition
  • Poor performance
    • MIL ON - Oxygen Sensor Fault Code Set
  • Starting problems
    • Voltage Regulator - Overcharge Condition
    • Engine - Crank/No Start
• All Technical Service Bulletins
  • Electrical - Battery Testing/Equipment/Warranty Info.
  • Cooling System - Cooling Fan Circuit Change
  • Battery - Design Revised
  • Battery - Charge Indicator Designation
  • Battery - Prevent Discharge During Long Term Storage
  • Battery - Cover/Insulation Pad Applications/Installation
  • Battery - Maintenance/Charging/Diagnostics/Replacement
  • MIL ON - Oxygen Sensor Fault Code Set
  • Voltage Regulator - Overcharge Condition
  • Engine - Crank/No Start
  • Engine - Cold Starting Precautions
  • Keys - Cutting Information.
  • Starting/Charging System - Diagnosis Procedures
  • Charging System - Diagnosis
    • Overview
    • I. General Information
      • Overview
      • 1. Initial Checks
        • A. Check Battery Condition
        • B. Check Generator Belt
        • C. Check Fuses & Wiring/Connector Condition
        • D. Static Current Draw Test
        • E. Pre-Excitation Resistor (or Relay)
    • II. Charging System Tests
      • 1. Circuit Resistance Test
        • A. Test Procedure Using DVOM
        • B. Test Procedure Using Sun Volt Ampere Tester
      • 2. Generator Current Output Test
        • A. Test Procedure Using A DVOM & Ammeter
        • B. Test Procedure Using A VAT-40 or Equivalent Tester
      • 3. Voltage Regulator Test
        • A. Test Procedure Using DVOM & Ammeter
        • B. Test Procedure Using the VAT-40 or Equivalent Tester
  • Electrical - Voltage Drop Diagnostics