Electrical Troubleshooting

SymptomProblemSolution

Undercharged system

Excessive electrical load from added accessories.

Remove accessories or install higher output alternator.

 

Excessive engine idling.

Increase engine rpm when heavy electrical load is used.

 

Poor electrical connections on battery, ground strap, starter, or alternator.

Inspect and clean as necessary.

 

Defective battery.

Test batteries.

 

Defective alternator.

Test charging system.

Battery used too much water

Cracked battery case.

Check for moisture and replace as necessary.

 

Battery charging rate too high.

Test charging system.

Batteries will not charge

Loose or corroded connections.

Clean and tighten connections.

 

Sulfated or worn-out batteries.

See your authorized servicing dealer or engine distributor.

 

Stretched belt or defective belt tensioner.

Adjust belt tension or replace belts.

Starter will not crank

Engine drivelines engaged.

Disengage engine drivelines.

 

Loose or corroded connections.

Clean and tighten loose connections.

 

Low battery output voltage or discharged battery.

Charge or replace batteries.

 

Faulty start circuit relay.

See your authorized servicing dealer or engine distributor.

 

Blown fuse.

Replace fuse.

Clean battery terminals and connections.

 

Defective main switch or start safety switch

Repair switch as required.

 

Starter solenoid defective

Replace solenoid.

 

Starter defective

Replace starter.

Starter cranks slowly

Low battery output.

Charge batteries.

 

Crankcase oil too heavy.

Use proper viscosity oil.

 

Loose or corroded connections.

Clean and tighten loose connections.

Starter and hour meter functions; rest of electrical system does not function

Blown fuse on magnetic switch.

Replace fuse.

Entire electrical system does not function

Faulty battery connection.

Clean and tighten connections.

 

Sulfated or worn-out batteries.

Replace batteries.

 

Blown fuse.

Replace fuse.

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