Troubleshooting
10-3
BATTERY TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble
Cause
Countermeasure
Preventive measure
Starter does not function
Battery overused
until lights are dim.
Charge the battery
sufficiently.
Charge the battery
properly.
Battery has not
been recharged.
Poor terminal
connection
Clean the terminal
and tighten
securely.
Keep the terminal
clean and tight.
Apply grease and
treat with anti-corrosive.
Battery life expired
Replace new
battery
From beginning starter
does not function, and
lights soon become dim
Insufficient
charging
Charge battery
Insufficiently
Battery must be
serviced properly
before initial use
When viewed from the
top of plates, look
whitish.
* Refillable type battery
only
Battery was used
with an insufficient
amount of
electrolyte.
Add distilled water
and charge the
battery.
Regularly check the
electrolyte level.
Battery was used
with too much
without recharging.
Charge battery
Insufficiently
Charge battery
properly
Recharging is impossible.
Battery life expired.
Replace battery.
Terminals are severely
corroded and heat up.
Poor terminal
connection
Clean the terminal
and tighten
securely.
Keep the terminal
clean and tight.
Apply grease and
treat with anti-
corrosives.
Battery electrolyte level
drops rapidly.
* Refillable type battery
only
There is a crack or
pin holes in the
electrolytic cells.
Replace battery.
Charging system
trouble.
Consult your local
dealer.
If you have any questions, consult your local dealer.
The factory installed battery is non-refillable type.