Table of contents: The battery charging indicator light…🠇 The battery charge indicator light…🠇
The battery charging indicator light does not light when the ignition is on
The battery is dead
- Charge the battery. If you need to start the engine, use an external source or tow the engine
The battery wire is broken
- Check the battery and wire connections, clean the terminals and tighten the bolts
The charging indicator light has burned out
- Replace the light bulb
Open circuit between generator, ignition switch and indicator light
- Check the circuit with a test light
Break in the ground (-) wire between the generator and the cylinder block
- Check the wire
The carbon brushes are worn and do not fit snugly against the slip rings
- Replace the carbon brushes
The voltage regulator is faulty
- Replace the voltage regulator
Generator faulty
- Repair or replace the generator
While washing the engine, water got on the generator
- Blow with compressed air
The battery charge indicator light does not go out when the engine is running
The alternator drive belt is loose
- Check the drive and belt tension
Poor contact connections
- Check the wires and contacts
The carbon brushes are worn and do not fit snugly against the slip rings
- Replace the carbon brushes
The voltage regulator is faulty
- Replace the voltage regulator
Generator faulty
- Repair or replace the generator