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Abnormal Battery Discharging

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Any of the following conditions can result in abnormal battery discharging:

  1. Corroded or loose battery posts and terminal clamps.
  2. A loose or worn generator drive belt.
  3. Electrical loads that exceed the output of the charging system. This can be due to equipment installed after manufacture, or repeated short trip use.
  4. Slow driving speeds (heavy traffic conditions) or prolonged idling, with high-amperage draw systems in use.
  5. A faulty circuit or component causing excessive ignition-off draw.
  6. A faulty or incorrect charging system component. Refer to CHARGING - EXCEPT COUPE for the proper charging system diagnosis and testing procedures.
  7. A faulty or incorrect starting system component. Refer to STARTING - EXCEPT COUPE for the proper starting system diagnosis and testing procedures.
  8. A faulty or incorrect battery. Refer to Standard Procedures for the proper battery diagnosis and testing procedures. Refer to BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS  for the proper specifications.
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