CHARGING SYSTEM ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

Note

If the battery is weak or if the engine is difficult to start, perform the following procedures.


  1. CHECK BATTERY CONDITION


    1. Check the battery for damage, deformation and leakage. If damage, deformation or leakage is found, replace the battery.

    2. Check the electrolyte quantity of each cell.

      Tech Tips

      Before checking the battery voltage, turn off all the electrical systems (headlights, blower motor, rear defogger, etc.).


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        If the electrolyte quantity is below the lower line, add distilled water to each cell. Then, recharge the battery and check the electrolyte specific gravity.

        Standard specific gravity
        1.25 to 1.29 at 20°C (68°F)
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        If the electrolyte quantity is above the lower line, check the battery voltage when cranking the engine. If the voltage is less than 9.6 V, recharge or replace the battery.

    3. Check the voltage.


      1. Turn the engine switch off and turn on the headlights for 20 to 30 seconds. This will remove the surface charge from the battery.

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        Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard Voltage
        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        Positive (+) terminal - Negative (-) terminal 20°C (68°F) 12.5 to 12.9 V

        Tech Tips

        If the result is not as specified, charge the battery.

  2. CHECK BATTERY TERMINAL AND FUSE


    1. Check that the battery terminals are not loose or corroded.

      If the terminals are corroded, clean the terminals.

    2. Measure the resistance of the charging fuses.

      Tech Tips

      For fuse locations, refer to Parts Location Click here.

      Standard resistance
      Below 1 Ω

      If the result is not as specified, replace the fuse.

  3. CHECK V-RIBBED BELT


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      Check the belt for wear, cracks or other signs of damage.

      If any of the following defects is found, replace the fan and generator V belt.


      • The belt is cracked.


      • The belt is worn out to the extent that the cords are exposed.


      • The belt has chunks missing from the ribs.

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      Check that the belt fits properly in the ribbed grooves.

      Tech Tips

      Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped out of the grooves on the bottom of the pulley. If it has slipped out, replace the fan and generator V belt. Install a new fan and generator V belt correctly.

  4. VISUALLY CHECK GENERATOR WIRING


    1. Check that the wiring is in good condition.

      If the wiring is damaged, repair or replace the generator wire.

  5. LISTEN FOR ABNORMAL NOISE FROM GENERATOR


    1. Check that the generator does not emit any abnormal noise while the engine is running.

      If there is abnormal noise, replace the pulley or generator.

  6. CHECK CHARGE WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT


    1. Turn the engine switch on (IG). Check that the charge warning light turns on.

    2. Start the engine and check that the light turns off.

      If the light does not operate as specified, troubleshoot the charge warning light circuit.

  7. CHECK CHARGING CIRCUIT WITHOUT LOAD


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      Check the charging circuit.


      1. Put the vehicle in a no-load test condition and run the engine at 2000 rpm. Using a voltmeter and ammeter, measure the battery voltage and current.

        Standard current
        10 A or less
        Standard voltage
        12.1 to 15.4 V

        If the results are not as specified, replace the generator.

        Tech Tips

        If the battery is not fully charged, the ammeter reading will sometimes be more than the standard current.

  8. CHECK CHARGING CIRCUIT WITH LOAD


    1. Put the vehicle in a load test condition (set the headlights to high beam and set the heater blower switch to Hi) and run the engine at 2000 rpm. Using an ammeter, measure the current.

    2. Check the reading on the ammeter.

      Standard current
      30 A or higher

      If the ammeter reading is less than the standard current, replace the generator.

      Tech Tips


      • If the ammeter reading is less than the standard current even though the battery is fully charged, the load is not sufficient. Therefore, operate the wiper motor, rear window defogger, etc. to increase the load, and perform the measurement again.

      • If the battery is fully charged, the ammeter reading will sometimes be less than the standard current.

  9. CHECK CHARGING CONTROL SYSTEM


    1. Inspect the wire harness.


      1. Disconnect the D111 power management control ECU connector.

      2. Disconnect the B16 generator assembly connector.

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        Text in Illustration
        *1

        Rear view of wire harness connector

        (to Power Management Control ECU)
        *2

        Front view of wire harness connector

        (to Generator Assembly)

        Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard Resistance
        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        D111-10 (RLO) - B16-1 (RLO) Always Below 1 Ω
        D111-10 (RLO) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
        D111-10 (RLO) - Other terminal of D111 connector
        B16-1 (RLO) - Body ground
        B16-1 (RLO) - Other terminal of the generator connector

        Tech Tips

        For the layout of the power management control ECU terminals, refer to Terminals of ECU Click here.

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      Inspect the power management control ECU.

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      Component with harness connected

      (Power Management Control ECU)

      1. Start the engine and warm it up for 20 to 30 minutes.

      2. Connect an oscilloscope to the connector terminals of the power management control ECU.

        Tech Tips


        • Refer to the waveform table in the next step for terminal connections.

        • For the layout of the power management control ECU terminals, refer to Terminals of ECU Click here.

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        Check that the power management control ECU output is a square wave as shown in the illustration when the vehicle is driven at a constant speed.

        Waveform
        Tester Connection Tool Setting Condition
        D111-10 (RLO) - D111-25 (E2) 2 V/DIV, 50 ms/DIV Engine warmed up, charging control operating, vehicle driven at constant speed

        Tech Tips


        • The oscilloscope waveform shown in the illustration is an example for reference only. Waveforms with noise or chattering are not shown.

        • As the duty cycle changes in accordance with the electrical load and battery condition, the output waveform also changes.

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        Check that the power management control ECU output is a square wave as shown in the illustration when the vehicle is accelerating.

        Waveform
        Tester Connection Tool Setting Condition
        D111-10 (RLO) - D111-25 (E2) 2 V/DIV, 50 ms/DIV Engine warmed up, charging control operating, vehicle accelerating

        Tech Tips


        • The oscilloscope waveform shown in the illustration is an example for reference only. Waveforms with noise or chattering are not shown.

        • As the duty cycle changes in accordance with the electrical load and battery condition, the output waveform also changes.

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        Check that the power management control ECU output is a square wave as shown in the illustration when the vehicle is decelerating.

        Waveform
        Tester Connection Tool Setting Condition
        D111-10 (RLO) - D111-25 (E2) 2 V/DIV, 50 ms/DIV Engine warmed up, charging control operating, vehicle decelerating

        Tech Tips


        • The oscilloscope waveform shown in the illustration is an example for reference only. Waveforms with noise or chattering are not shown.

        • As the duty cycle changes in accordance with the electrical load and battery condition, the output waveform also changes.

  10. TROUBLESHOOT PROBLEM SYMPTOMS (for Generator with Clutch Pulley)

    Tech Tips

    This troubleshooting procedure is to determine if the cause of the malfunction is located in the generator assembly or related to the generator with clutch pulley.


    1. Confirm the problem symptoms.


      1. Confirm the problem symptom and perform inspections according to the chart below.

        Result
        Result Proceed to
        Charging malfunction (battery depleted, charge warning light on) Go to Step *1
        Abnormal noise from belt, excessive slippage Go to Step *2
        Abnormal noise from generator Go to Step *3

    2. Inspect the generator pulley lock [Step *1].


      1. With the generator installed to the vehicle, start the engine and visually check that the internal rotor (fan) of the generator is rotating.

        OK
        Rotor is rotating.

      2. With the generator removed from the vehicle, secure the internal rotor (fan) of the generator, rotate the generator pulley in the lock direction (clockwise) and check that the pulley does not rotate.

        OK
        Generator pulley does not rotate.
        Result
        Result Procedure
        OK Repair or replace the generator assembly.
        NG Replace the generator pulley.

    3. Inspect the V-ribbed belt for wear [Step *2].


      1. Inspect the V-ribbed belt for wear.

        OK
        Belt is not worn or damaged.
        Result
        Result Procedure
        OK Go to the next step.
        NG Replace the fan and generator V belt.

    4. Inspect the generator pulley for wear.


      1. Check if there are any irregularities in the pulley grooves.

        OK
        There are no irregularities (wear or damage).
        Result
        Result Procedure
        OK Go to the next step.
        NG Replace the generator pulley.

    5. Inspect the one-way clutch operation.


      1. With the generator removed from the vehicle, secure the internal rotor (fan) of the generator, rotate the generator pulley in the free direction (counterclockwise) and check that the pulley rotates.

        OK
        Generator pulley rotates.
        Result
        Result Procedure
        OK Go to the next step.
        NG Replace the generator pulley.

    6. Inspect the generator pulley for looseness.


      1. Start the engine and check the generator pulley for looseness.

        OK
        There is no looseness.
        Result
        Result Procedure
        OK Inspect the other pulleys (except the generator pulley).
        NG Tighten the pulley to the specified torque of 111 N*m (1127 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf).

    7. Inspect the generator pulley lock [Step *3].


      1. With the generator removed from the vehicle, secure the internal rotor (fan) of the generator, rotate the generator pulley from the free direction (counterclockwise) to the lock direction (clockwise) and check that the pulley locks.

        OK
        Generator pulley locks.
        Result
        Result Procedure
        OK Go to the next step.
        NG Replace the generator pulley.

    8. Inspect the pulley operating noise while the clutch is not engaged and the pulley is rotating.


      1. Drive the vehicle and check that no abnormal noise is emitted during vehicle deceleration.

        OK
        There is no abnormal noise.
        Result
        Result Procedure
        OK Repair or replace the generator assembly.
        NG Replace the generator pulley.