14. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
The charger will not turn on
when properly connected.
Three LEDs come on for 2
seconds, then turn off.
Battery clamps do not
spark when touched
together.
The battery is connected
and the charger is on, but
is not charging.
No reading on the digital
display.
Digital Display reads LOW
when testing the alternator.
Digital Display reads HIGH
when testing the alternator.
Yellow/orange CHARGING
LED is solid and the display
shows ANALYZING
BATTERY.
Yellow/orange CHARGING
LED is flashing and the
display shows CHARGE
ABORTED BAD BATTERY.
The display shows
CONNECT CLAMPS.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
AC outlet is dead.
Poor electrical connection.
Battery is defective.
The charger is plugged into
an AC outlet.
The charger is equipped
with an auto-start feature.
It will not supply current to
the battery clamps until a
battery is properly connected.
The clamps will not spark if
touched together.
The charger is in tester mode,
not charge mode.
Charger is not plugged in.
No power at the receptacle.
The alternator output is 13.2
volts or less.
The alternator output is 14.6
volts or more.
The charger needs to check
the condition of the battery.
The battery is sulfated.
The battery is too large for
the charger.
The clamps are not making a
good connection.
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REASON/SOLUTION
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
Check power cord and extension
cord for loose fitting plug.
Have battery checked.
No problem; this is normal.
No problem; this is a normal
condition.
Press the RATE SELECTION
button to activate the charge
mode and select a charge rate.
Plug the charger into an AC outlet.
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
Have the electrical system
checked by a qualified technician.
Have the electrical system
checked by a qualified technician.
The yellow/orange LED will
be solid when the charger is
checking the condition of the
battery.
Reset the charger by briefly
unplugging it.
You need a charger with a higher
amp rate.
Check for poor connection at
battery and frame.