CONTENTS
FAULTY COMPONENTS
ACCESSORIES AND MISC.

BATTERY LOSES STRENGTH

CONDITION(S)

• BATTERY LOSES STRENGTH

POTENTIAL CAUSE(S)

CHECK THESE FIRST:

1. BATTERY DRAIN
Inside or outside lights inadvertently on; turn them off.
Fully close doors, trunk, hood, and glove compartment.

2. LOOSE ALTERNATOR BELT
Tighten alternator belt.

3. FAULTY ALTERNATOR
Replace alternator.

CHECK THESE NEXT:

4. FAULTY VOLTAGE REGULATOR
Have voltage regulator professionally replaced.

5. LOOSE ALTERNATOR WIRING CONNECTION
Tighten alternator wiring connection.

6. WORN BATTERY
Replace battery.

CHECK THESE LAST:

7. SHORT CIRCUIT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Have short circuit professionally repaired.

8. LOOSE BATTERY CABLE CONNECTION
Tighten battery cable connection.

CONTENTS
POWER DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE
COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR FAULTY