FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview



The following manual tests help to pinpoint which component is at fault.

Mechanical
Visually check the condition of the drive belt.

Check that the belt wear indicator, located on the automatic belt tensioner, is within the limit marks

Electrical
Connections on the rear face of the generator are fully located?