Common Causes of Failure
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The following are the most common causes of battery failures.
- Accessories left on overnight or for an extended period without the generator operating.
- Driving at slow speed for short periods.
- Electrical load exceeds generator output particularly due to additional fitting of aftermarket equipment.
- Defects in charging system, see Generator Symptom Diagnosis .
- Including failure to keep terminals clean or making hold-down clamps too loose or too tight.
- Mechanical problems in electrical system such as short-circuited or pinched wires.
- Deterioration of battery due to long-term use.
- Deterioration of battery due to long-term storage.