TM 5-3805-261-23-1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - CONTINUED
0008 00
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
NOTE
7.
Batteries Will Not Maintain
Charge.
If STE/ICE-R is available, perform Battery STE/ICE-R Testing (WP 0018 00).
Test charging voltage.
a. Check connections for tightness.
Tighten if necessary.
b. Set multimeter to appropriate
voltage range (WP 0021 00).
c. Connect multimeter directly across
battery terminals as shown.
d. Start engine and allow it to
If meter does not indicate 26.5 to 28 volts,
stabilize.
replace alternator (WP 0066 00).
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NOTE
8.
Batteries Use Excessive
Water.
If STE/ICE-R is available, perform Battery STE/ICE-R Testing (WP 0018 00).
1.
Visually inspect batteries for leaks.
Replace batteries as required (WP 0125
2.
Test charging voltage. Go to
Malfunction 7.
