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25. ALTERNATOR GIVES NO CHARGE
Cause
Correction
Loose Drive Belt For
Make an adjustment to put the correct tension on the drive belt.
Alternator
Charging or Ground Return
Inspect all cables and connections. Clean and tighten all connec-
Circuit or Battery
tions. Make replacement of parts that have a defect.
Connections Have A Defect
Alternator Brushes Have
Install new brushes.
A Defect
Rotor (Field Coil) Has
Install a new rotor.
A Defect
26. ALTERNATOR CHARGE RATE IS LOW OR NOT REGULAR
Cause
Correction
Loose Drive Belt For
Make an adjustment to put the correct tension on the drive belt.
Alternator
Charging or Ground Return
Inspect all cables and connections. Clean and tighten all connec-
Circuit or Battery
tions. Make replacement of parts that have a defect.
Connections Have A Defect
Alternator Regulator Has
Make repair or replacement of alternator regulator.
A Defect
Alternator Brushes Have
Install new brushes.
A Defect
Rectifier Diodes Have
Make replacement of rectifier diode that has a defect.
A Defect
Rotor (Field Coil) Has
Install a new rotor.
A Defect
27. ALTERNATOR CHARGE TOO HIGH
Cause
Correction
Alternator or Alternator
Tighten all connections to alternator or alternator regulator.
Regulator Has Loose
Connections
Alternator Regulator Has
Install a new alternator regulator.
A Defect
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