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System Tests: Notes

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Identify symptom and perform appropriate test. See SYMPTOM INDEX  .

SYMPTOM INDEX

Symptom Perform Test
Battery Is Discharged Or Voltage Is Low A 
Warning Indicator On, System Is Not Charging B 
System Overcharges C 
Warning Indicator On With Engine Running, System Is Charging D 
Warning Indicator Off With Ignition On E 
Warning Indicator Flickers Or Is Intermittent (1)
Generator Noisy F 
Radio Interference G 
(1) See appropriate ANALOG INSTRUMENT PANELS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.