17. Decreased capacity or insufficient battery power
1. Worn or damaged accessory drive belt (in the so-called. generator), or the adjustment of its tension is violated.
2. Insufficient electrolyte level or severely discharged battery.
3. The battery terminals are oxidized or the wire lugs are loose on them
4. The generator does not provide the required charging current.
5. An open circuit in the wiring of the charging circuit.
6. A short to ground in the electrical wiring creates a permanent drain on the current generated by the battery.
7. There is an internal defect in the battery
18. The charging indicator lamp does not light up when the key is turned to the «ON»
1. The control lamp is out of order.
2. The generator is faulty.
3. There is a defect in the printed circuit board, wiring inside the instrument cluster unit or lamp socket.
19. Charging indicator lamp does not go out when the engine is started
1. Loose drive belt tension.
2. Damaged voltage regulator and/or alternator.
3. The alternator brushes are worn out.
4. Damaged wire between generator and voltage regulator.
5. Faulty instrument cluster.
20. The charging indicator lamp does not go out when the key is turned to the «OFF»
1. Broken diodes.
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