Battery - Run Down/High or No Generator Output

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NUMBER: 90-T-207

CORP.REF.NO: 138118

DATE: October 1991

SECTION: 8A


SUBJECT: BATTERY MAY RUN DOWN
- GENERATOR HIGH OR NO OUTPUT
- REPLACE FUSIBLE LINK

MODELS/YEARS: 1988-90 CUSTOM CRUISER


CONDITION: On some 1988-90 Custom Cruisers, the battery may run down or the generator may have high or no output. Replacing these components will not correct the condition.

CAUSE: The fusible link to the generator, located by the starter, may be internally corroded. The corrosion occurs inside the black barrel portion of the fusible link. The corrosion may not be visible to the eye, but can be found by pulling on the wire.

CORRECTION: Replace the fusible link following the directions in Section 8A of the service manual. Coat the new fusible link with a sealer or heat shrink tubing, to avoid any future corrosion.