Inspection and testing of the charging system (Freelander 2)

1. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.

NOTE: Check the condition and level of charge of the vehicle's battery before admitting any element of the charging system is faulty. For more information, see the Battery Care Guide.

Mechanical factors	Electrical Factors
Generator Drive belt Drive belt tensioner Alternator Pulley Check the reliability of the generator mounting elements	Generator Battery Increased fuse Engine/Generator Ground tourniquet (s) electrical wiring electrical connector (s) Engine control module (ECM)

2. If there is an obvious cause for a problem you identified or described by a customer, resolve it before proceeding with the next steps (if possible).

3. If the cause is not visually obvious, check for DTCs and refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code Index (DTC).