Charging System - General Information

• Specifications
  • General Specifications
• Description And Operation
  • Charging System
    • Notes
    • Battery
• Diagnosis And Testing
  • Charging System
    • Notes
    • Principles of Operation
    • Circuit Description
      • Positive Battery Output (B+) Terminal Circuit 30-BA6 (RD)
      • A Circuit 30-BA25 (RD)
      • Circuit 8-BA25 (WH/RD)
      • Circuit 10-BA25 (GY/RD)
    • Inspection & Verification
    • Symptom Chart
    • Pinpoint Tests
      • Pinpoint Test A: The Battery is Discharged or Battery Voltage is Low
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test A: The Battery Is Discharged Or Battery Voltage Is Low
      • Pinpoint Test B: The Charging System Warning Indicator is On With the Engine Running (The Charging System Voltage Does Not Increase)
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test B: The Charging System Warning Indicator Is On With The Engine Running (The Charging System Voltage Does Not Increase)
      • Pinpoint Test C: The Charging System Overcharges (Battery Voltage Is Greater Than 15.5 Volts)
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test C: The Charging System Overcharges (Battery Voltage Is Greater Than 15.5 Volts)
      • Pinpoint Test D: The Charging System Warning Indicator Is On With The Engine Running And The Battery Increases Voltage
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test D: The Charging System Warning Indicator Is On With The Engine Running And The Battery Increases Voltage
      • Pinpoint Test E: The Charging System Warning Indicator Is Off With The Ignition Switch In The RUN Position And The Engine Off
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test E: The Charging System Warning Indicator Is Off With The Ignition Switch In The Run Position And The Engine Off
      • Pinpoint Test F: The Charging System Warning Indicator Flickers or is Intermittent
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test F: The Charging System Warning Indicator Flickers Or Is Intermittent
      • Pinpoint Test G: The Generator is Noisy
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test G: The Generator Is Noisy
      • Pinpoint Test H: Radio Interference
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test H: Radio Interference
    • Component Tests
      • Battery - Drain Test
      • Battery - Electronic Drains Which Shut Off When the Battery Cable is Disconnected Test
      • Generator On-Vehicle Tests
      • Generator On-Vehicle Tests - Load Test
      • Generator On-Vehicle Tests - No-Load Test