Battery and alternator
Malfunction | Her reason | Trouble-shooting |
A.The red charging indicator lamp does not light up when the ignition is switched on. | 1. Low battery. 2. The wire is broken, there is no contact at the junction or it has oxidized. 3. Faulty charging indicator lamp. 4. The wire between the ignition lock, a control lamp and the generator is incorrectly connected. 5. The carbon brushes of the generator have worn out. 6. Faulty voltage regulator. 7. The generator is faulty. 8. After washing the engine frequently, moisture has formed an insulating film between the carbon brushes and the slip rings. | «light up» or start the engine by towing. Check battery wires and terminals. replace, check the wire path with a test lamp. Replace carbon brushes. |
IN.The control lamp burns or glows faintly when the engine is running. | 1. Loose V-belt or defective tensioner. 2. Poor contact of wire connections or broken wires. 3. See A 5-7. | Tension the V-belt or check the tensioner. Check wires and connections. |
WITH. The top surface of the battery is wet. | 1. The battery is full. 2. Plugs clogged. 3. See A 6. | Too much distilled water poured turned into gas while charging the battery. Do not suck electrolyte. Clean the ventilation holes. |
D.The battery gives off a lot of gas. | 1. See A 6. |