General Inspection

Ensure battery posts and cables are clean and tight. Check drive belt tension. Ensure connections at generator, regulator and engine ground are clean and tight. Check fusible links and replace as necessary.

Turn ignition on and ensure charge warning light operates. Check bulb and circuit if necessary. Start engine and verify charge warning light goes out. If warning light goes out, see AMPERAGE OUTPUT TEST . If warning light does not go out, see VOLTAGE OUTPUT TEST . There are 4 conditions that can cause charge indicator light to come on:

• No Generator Output
• Overcharging
• Generator Output Wire Open
• Voltage Sensing Wire (Terminal "A" Circuit) Open

Check 120-amp ALT fuse and 10-amp ALT fuse located in engine compartment fuse box.