2888398 - K40 BATTERY CHARGING WARNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

With the ignition key in the ON position, the recharging warning light does not come on with the engine switched off.
If the warning light remains on with the engine started up, this indicates that the alternator is faulty and is not charging the battery
Results of the tests
1ALTERNATOR CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check:

  • the operation of the alternator
  • the connection between the alternator and the rev counter
( See   E5010  STARTING AND RECHARING ).		Continue to Step 2Connections brokenRestore the connections
Fault in the alternatorOverhaul the alternator Op.   5530A18 
2CHECK INSTRUMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the recharging warning light in the instrument see DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION: 5560 INSTRUMENT PANEL
The warning lights consist of LEDs built into the electronic circuit, and so CANNOT be replaced.
Continue to Step 3Instrument not workingChange the instrument Op.   5560B10 
3CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'