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SECTION 9 – FAULT FINDING
9 Fault Finding
The following table shows some typical faults, their possible causes and remedies.
Table 9-1 Fault Finding
SYMPTOM | POSSIBLE FAULT | REMEDY |
Battery completely discharged | Poor battery terminal connection | Clean connections, replace and tighten |
Charge alternator / alternator connection fault | Check alternator and connections | |
Mains battery charger / charger connections fault / mains supply fault | Check battery charger, charger mains supply and charger connections | |
Blown fuse | Replace fuse | |
Battery fault | Remove and check using specialist equipment | |
Battery low charge | Poor battery connection | Clean connections, replace and tighten |
Charge alternator / alternator connection fault | Check alternator and connections | |
Mains battery charger / charger connections fault | Check battery charger and charger connections | |
Inequality in cell charge | Boost (equalise) charge required. | |
Battery fault | Remove and check using specialist equipment | |
Battery overcharged | Charge alternator fault | Check charge alternator |
Mains battery charger fault | Check mains battery charger | |
Battery terminals getting hot | Poor battery connection | Clean terminals, reconnect and tighten securely |
