Battery Common Causes of Malfunction for Isuzu Isuzu MD Steel Tilt (F Model) 2000
With the proper care, the battery will provide many years
of service.
The following factors may reduce the battery performance level:
| • | Vehicle accessories remain ON overnight. |
| • | Insufficient driving time in order to recharge the battery. |
| | Short trips may cause insufficient charging time. |
| • | Insufficient driving speed. |
| | Slow average driving speeds for long periods of time may cause insufficient
charging. |
| • | The vehicle's electrical load is greater than generator output. |
| | The addition of aftermarket equipment often causes the above condition. |
| • | The following charging system conditions: |
| • | The following methods of improper installation of aftermarket
equipment affect the generator: |
| • | Structural failure of aftermarket mounting brackets. |
| • | Failure to keep the battery cable terminals clean and tight. |
| • | Operating the battery with a loose battery hold-down. |
| • | Pinched wires or a cracked battery case resulting from a collision
may cause improper mechanical conditions in the electrical system. |
| | Inspect the outside of the battery periodically for damage, such as
a cracked cover or case. |
