Symptom | Suspect Area | Remedy |
Charging warning indicator does not light with ignition switch "ON" and engine off | Fuse blown Light burned out Wiring connection loose Electronic voltage regulator | Check fuses Replace light Tighten loose connections Replace voltage regulator |
Charging warning indicator does not go out with engine running (Battery requires frequent recharging) | Drive belt loose or worn Battery cables loose, corroded or worn Fuse blown Fusible link blown Electronic voltage regulator or generator Wiring | Adjust tension or replace drive belt Repair or replace cavles Check fuses Replace fusible link Test generator Repair wiring |
Engine hesitates/poor acceleration Overcharge | Drive belt loose or worn Wiring connection loose or open circuit Fusible link blown Poor grounding Electronic voltage regulator or generator Worn battery Electronic voltage regulator Voltage sensing wire | Adjust tension or replace drive belt Tighten loose connection or repair wiring Replace fusible link Repair Test generator, if faulty, repair or replace Replace battery Replace voltage regulator Repair wire |
Symptom | Suspect Area | Remedy |
Engine will not crank | Battery charge low Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out Transaxle range switch (Vehicle with automatic transaxle only) Fusible link blown Starter motor faulty Ignition switch faulty | Charge or replace battery Repair or replace cables Adjust or replace switch Replace fusible link Repair starter motor Inspect |
Engine cranks slowly | Battery charge low Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out Starter motor | Charge or replace battery Repair or replace cables Repair starter motor |
Starter keeps running | Starter motor Ignition switch | Repair starter motor Inspect |
Starter spins but engine will not crank | Short in wiring Pinion gear teeth broken or starter motor Ring gear teeth broken | Repair wiring Repair starter motor Replace flywheel ring gear or torque converter |
