PLATE-SPRING 3570343 - Caterpillar

Probable Causes
Charging circuit
Batteries
Auxiliary deviceRecommended Actions
Complete the procedure in the order in which the steps are listed.
Table 1
Troubleshooting Test Steps    Values    Results    
1. Charging Circuit
A. Check that the battery charging circuit is operating correctly. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Alternator Problem".
   
Charging circuit
   
Result: The charging circuit is not OK.
Repair the charging circuit, as necessary.
Result: The charging circuit is OK.
Proceed to Test Step 2.
   
2. Batteries
A. Verify that the batteries are no longer able to hold a charge. Refer to Systems Operation/Testing and Adjusting, "Battery - Test".
   
Battery
   
Result: The batteries are not OK.
Replace the batteries. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Battery - Replace".
Result: The batteries are OK.
Proceed to Test Step 3.
   
3. Auxiliary Device
A. Check if an auxiliary device has drained the batteries by being left in the ON position.
   
Auxiliary Device
   
Result: The batteries have been drained by an auxiliary device being left in the ON position.
Charge the batteries. Verify that the batteries are able to maintain a charge. Refer to Systems Operation/Testing and Adjusting for the correct procedure.
Result: The batteries have not been drained by an auxiliary device being left in the ON position.
Contact the Technical Communicator at a Cat dealer.