3.2 Battery, Starter and Charging System Troubleshooting

The causes of a dead battery or an inoperative starter are often interrelated and hard to pinpoint. Table b lists symptoms of trouble with the battery, starter, and charging system, their probable causes, and suggested corrective actions. The bold numbers in the corrective action column refer to the numbered headings in this section where the suggested repairs can be found.

Table b. Battery, Starter and Charging System Troubleshooting