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References
DIAGNOSE BATTERY MALFUNCTIONS
Symptom
Problem
Solution
Battery Using Too Much Water
Shorted battery cell
Check battery state of charge. (See
Procedure for Testing Batteries.)
High ambient temperature
Add distilled water.
Cracked battery case
Check battery hold down clamps.
Replace battery.
Regulator
Do Alternator Output Check. (See
Charging Circuit Operational
Checks.)
9015
Cracked Battery Case
Battery hold down clamp too tight,
Install new battery. Install hold down
20
too loose or missing
clamps correctly.
3
Frozen battery
Keep electrolyte at correct level and
battery fully charged during cold
weather.
Low Battery Output
Low water level
See Battery Using Too Much Water
and Cracked Battery Case
symptoms.
Dirty or wet battery top, causing
Clean battery top. Recharge battery.
discharge
Corroded or loose battery cable
Clean and tighten cable end clamps.
ends
Recharge battery.
Broken or loose battery posts
Wiggle posts by hand. If posts are
loose or will turn, replace battery.
Loose fan/alternator belt or worn
Inspect belt or pulley. Adjust or
replace as necessary.
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