PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | REASON/SOLUTION |
Charger makes a loud buzz | Transformer laminations vibrate | No problem; this is a normal |
or hum. | (buzz). | condition. |
| Shorted Diode Assembly or | Have charger checked by a |
| Output Rectifier Assembly (hum). | qualified technician. |
Short or no start cycle | Drawing more than the charger’s | Crank time varies with the |
when cranking engine. | rated amps. | amount of current drawn. If |
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| cranking draws more than the |
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| charger’s rated amps, crank time |
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| may be less than 3 seconds. |
| Failure to wait 3 minutes (180 | Wait 3 minutes of rest time before |
| seconds) between cranks. | the next crank. |
| Clips are not making a good | Check for poor connection at |
| connection. | battery and frame. |
| AC cord and/or extension cord | Check power cord and extension |
| is loose. | cord for loose fitting plug. |
| No power at receptacle. | Check for open fuse or circuit |
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| breaker supplying AC outlet. |
| The charger may be overheated. | The thermal protector may have |
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| tripped and needs a little longer |
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| to reset. Make sure the charger |
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| vents are not blocked. Wait and |
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| try again. |
| Battery may be severely | On a severely discharged battery, |
| discharged. | charge for 10 to 15 minutes in the |
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| manual charge rate to help assist |
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| in cranking. |
Charger will not turn on | AC outlet is dead. | Check for open fuse or circuit |
when properly connected. |
| breaker supplying AC outlet. |
| Poor electrical connection. | Check power cord and extension |
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| cord for loose fitting plug. |
The battery is connected | Clips are not making a good | Check for poor connection at |
and the charger is on, but | connection. | battery and frame. Make sure |
is not charging. |
| connecting points are clean. |
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| Rock clips back and forth for a |
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| better connection. |
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