Batteries Run Down in Service

TM 5-3805-261-23-1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - CONTINUED

0008 00

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

NOTE

Batteries Run Down in

Service.

If STE/ICE-R is available, perform Battery STE/ICE-R Testing (WP 0018 00).

Check for loose, broken, or missing

1. Adjust loose belts (WP 0061 00).

2. Replace broken or missing belts (WP

0061 00). If the problem still exists, go

to Test 2.

Test charging voltage. Go to

Malfunction 7.

NOTE

10. No Alternator Output.

If STE/ICE-R is available, perform Test #90 (TM 9-4910-571-12&P).

Check for loose, broken, or missing

1. Adjust loose belts (WP 0061 00).

2. Replace broken or missing belts (WP

0061 00). If the problem still exists, go

to Test 2.

Check connections for tightness.

Tighten if necessary. If the problem still

exists, go to Test 3.

Test alternator circuit voltage.

a. Place battery disconnect switch in

OFF position.

b. Set multimeter to appropriate

voltage range.

c. Connect meter positive lead to

orange lead disconnected from

alternator positive terminal and

meter negative lead to chassis

ground.