Monitoring the Battery Charging System

Monitoring the Battery Charging System - Ops

The battery charge indicator light must go out once the engine starts. If the indicator light comes on while the engine is running, do the following:

  1. Shut down the engine.
  2. Test the charging system, per OEM guidelines.

    3. Warning: BATTERY EXPLOSION

    To avoid injury from battery explosion when jump starting the engine, do not attach the cable end to the negative terminal of the disabled battery.

  3. If necessary, visit the nearest authorized dealer to have the alternator voltage and output checked.
  4. Do a load test on the batteries.
  5. Replace components as needed.
Note:
Parent topic: Monitoring the Engine Operation
Document Number: 0000022300
Manual Publication Date: 2024-01-05
Topic Publication Date: 2023-12-10