TROUBLESHOOTING
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
26. STARTER MOTOR DOES NOT TURN
Cause
Correction
Buttery Has Low Output
Check condition of battery. Charge battery or make replacement as
necessary.
Wires or Switch Has Defect
Make repairs or replacement as necessary.
Starter Motor Solenoid Has A
Install a new solenoid.
Defect
Starter Motor Has A Defect
Make repair or replacement of starter motor.
27. ALTERNATOR GIVES NO CHARGE
Cause
Correction
Loose Drive Belt For Alternator
Make an adjustment to put the correct tension on the drive belt.
Charging Or Ground Return Cir-
Inspect all cables and connections. Clean and tighten all connections.
cuit Or Battery Connections Have
Make replacement of parts with defect.
A Defect
Brushes Have A Defect
Install new brushes.
Rotor (Field Coil) Has A Defect
Install a new rotor.
28. ALTERNATOR CHARGE RATE IS LOW OR NOT REGULAR
Cause
Correction
Loose Drive Belt For Alternator
Make an adjustment to put the correct tension on the drive belt.
Charging Or Ground Return Cir-
Inspect all cables and connections. Clean and tighten all connections.
cuit Or Battery Connections Have
Make replacement of parts with defects.
A Defect
Alternator Regulator Has A De-
Install a new alternator regulator.
fect
Alternator Brushes Have A De-
Install new brushes.
fect
Rectifier Diodes Have A Defect
Make replacement of rectifier-diode that has a defect.
Rotor (Field Coil) Has A Defect
Install a new rotor.
