Battery Charging

Before recharging a discharged battery (10653) , inspect and service the following conditions if they exist:

1. Loose generator (GEN) (10346) belt.

2. Pinched or grounded generator voltage regulator wiring (14305) harness.

3. Loose harness connections at the generator and/or generator regulator (10316) .

4. Loose or corroded connections at battery and/or engine ground.

5. Excessive battery drain due to:
   1. Engine compartment lamp, luggage compartment lamp, glove compartment and interior lamps remaining energized (damaged or misadjusted switch, glove compartment left open, etc).
   2. Door open warning lamp switch (14018) continuously on.
   3. Inoperative autolamp module causing approximately 2 amp drain with ignition switch in the off position and autolamp off.