
CHARGING SYSTEM -Troubleshooting 8-75
TROUBLESHOOTING
NOBEH-
Symptom Probable cause
Remedy Reference
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Charging warning in- Fuse blown
dicator does not light
with ignition switch Light burned out
“ON” and engine off. 1
1 Wiring connection loose Check fuses
Replace light
Tighten loose connections 8-70
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Charging warning in-
dicator does not go
out with engine
running
(Battery requires fre-
quent recharging)
L
t
Run-down battery
c
Electronic voltage regulator faulty
Drive belt loose or worn
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn
Fuse blown
Fusible link blown
Electronic voltage regulator or alternator
faulty
Wiring faulty
Drive belt loose or worn
Wiring connection loose or open circuit
Fusible link blown Replace voltage regulator
Adjust tension or replace drive
belt
Repair or replace cables
Check fuses
Replace fusible link
Test alternator
Repair wiring
Adjust tension or replace drive
belt
Tighten loose connection or
repair wiring
Replace fusible link 8-79
Refer to
GROUPS.
8-8 1
8-70
8-69
8-77
8-79
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Refer to
GROUP 9.
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8-69
Poor grounding 1 Repair
I-
I I I Electronic voltage regulator or alternator
faulty Test alternator 8-77
8-79
Overcharge Decrease in life of battery
Replace battery
8-81 I
Electronic voltage regulator faulty Replace voltage regulator 8-79
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8-78 CHARGING SYSTEM - Service Adiustment Procedures
80A
n
Relay with diode
Voltmeter
Ammeter Iad
176
OUTPUT CURRENT TEST
This test judges whether or not the alternator gives an output
current that is equivalent to the nominal output.
Preparation
(1) Prior to the test, check the following items and correct as
necessary.
(a) Check the battery installed in the vehicle to ensure that it
is in sound state*. The battery checking method is de-
scribed in “BATTERY”.
NOTE
*The battery that is used to test the output current should
be one that has been rather discharged. With a fully
charged battery, the test may not be conducted correctly
due to an insufficient load.
(b) Check tension of the alternator drive belt. The belt tension
check method is described in “GROUP 7 COOLING -
Service Adjustment Procedures”.
(2) Turn off the ignition switch.
(3) Disconnect the battery ground cable.
(4) Disconnect the alternator output wire from the alternator “B”
terminal.
(5) Connect a DC ammeter (0 to 100 A) in series between the “B”
terminal and the disconnected output wire. Connect the (+)
lead of the ammeter to the “B” terminal and connect the (-)
lead wire to the disconnected output wire.
NOTE
Tighten each connection by bolt and nut securely as a heavy
current will flow. Do not relay on clips.
(6) Connect a voltmeter (0 to 20 V) between the “B” terminal and
ground. Connect the (+) lead wire to the alternator “B” ter-
minal and (-) lead wire to a sound ground.
(7) Set the engine tachometer and connect the battery ground
cable.
(8) Leave the engine hood open.
Test
(1) Check to see that the voltmeter reads the same value as the
battery voltage.
If the voltmeter reads 0 V, an open circuit in the wire between
the alternator “B” terminal and battery (-) terminal, a blown
fusible link or poor grounding is suspected.
(2) Turn on the headlight switch and start the engine.
(3) Set the headlight at high beam and the heater blower switch
at HIGH, quickly increase the engine speed to 2500 rpm and
read the maximum output current value indicated by the am-
meter.
NOTE
After the engine start up, the charging current quickly drops.
therefore, above operation must be done quickly to read max-
imum current value correctly.
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CHARGING SYSTEM - Service Adjustment Procedures 8-79
Result
(1) The ammeter reading must be higher than the limit value. If it
is lower but the alternator output wire is normal, remove the
alternator from the vehicle and check it.
Limit value : 31 A min.
Caution
1. The nominal output current value is shown on the
nameplate affixed to the alternator body.
2. The output current value changes with the electrical
load and the temperature of the alternator itself.
Therefore, the nominal output current may not be ob-
tained if the vehicle electrical load at the time of test is
small. In such a case, keep the headlights on to cause
discharge of the battery or use lights of another vehi-
cle as a load to increase the electrical load. The nom-
inal output current may not be obtained if the temper-
ature of the alternator itself or abmient temperature is
too high. In such a case, reduce the temperature be-
fore testing again.
(2) Upon completion of the output current test, lower the engine
speed to the idle speed and turn off the ignition switch.
(3) Disconnect the battery ground cable.
(4) Remove the test ammeter and voltmeter and the engine ta-
chometer.
(5) connect the alternator output wire to the alternator “B” ter-
minal.
(6) Connect the battery ground cable.
REGULATED VOLTAGE TEST
The purpose of this test is to check that the electronic voltage
regulator controls the voltage correctly.
Preparation
(1) Prior to the test, check the following items and correct if nec-
essary.
(a) Check the battery installed on the vehicle to see that it is
fully charged. For battery checking method, see “BAT-
TERY”.
(b) Check the alternator drive belt tension. For belt tension
check, see “GROUP 7 COOLING - Service Adjustment
Procedures”.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to “OFF”.
(3) Disconnect the battery ground cable.
(4) Connect a digital voltmeter between the “S” terminal of the
alternator and ground. Connect the (+) lead of the voltmeter to
the “S” terminal of the alternator, inserting from the wire side
of the 2-way connector and connect the (-1 lead to sound
ground or battery (-) terminal.
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CHARGING SYSWVI - Alternator 8-83
ALTERNATOR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Vehicles without Air Conditioner) NOEEJAE
0 Adjustment of the Drive Belt Ten-
slon (Refer to GROUP 7 COOLING-
Service Adjustment Procedures)
Removal steps
1. Connection of alternator
connector
I)+ 2. Alternator
3. Shim
4.
Support bolt
5.
Brace
9-11 ft.lbs. 9
4
3
NOTE
(I) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
(2) l * : Refer to “Service Points of installation”. 16W1565
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
2. INSTALLATION OF ALTERNATOR
(1) Position the alternator and insert the support bolt. (Do not
attach the nut.)
(2) Push the alternator forward and determine how many
spacers [thickness: 0.198 mm (.0078 in.)] should be
inserted between the front leg of the alternator and the
front case (space A in the illustration). (There should be
enough spacers so that they do not fall out when you let
go of them.)
(3) Insert the spacers (space A in the illustration), attach the
nut, and complete the installation.
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8-84 CHARGING SYSTEM - Alternator
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Vehicles with Air Conditioner)
30-35 Nm
20-22 Nm
14-16 ft.lbs. D Draining of Refrigerant (Refer to
CONDITIONING - Service Adjust-
1 ‘ost-installation Operation
1 Charging of Refrigerant (Refer to
GROUP 24 HEATERS AND AIR
CONDITIONING - Service Adjust-
ment Procedures)
D Adjustment of Drive Belt Tension
(Refer to GROUP 7 COOLING and
GROUP 24 HEATERS AND AIR
CONDITIONING ~ Service Adjust-
ment Procedures)
:emoval steps
1. Connection of high pressure hose
2. Connection of low pressure hose
3. Connection of compressor connector
4. Compressor
5. Connection of alternator connector
~~ 6. Alternator
OTE
) Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
I) e+ : Refer to “Service Points of installation” 16W1566
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METERS AND GAUGES-Specifications
METERS AND GAUGES
8-123
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
METERS AND GAUGES NOEHB-
Items
Speedometer
Type
Tachometer
Type
Detection source
Fuel gauge
Type
Fuel gauge unit
Type
Water temperature gauge
Type
Water temperature gauge unit
Type
Oil pressure gauge
Type
Oil pressure gauge unit
Type
Inclinometer
Type
Damping system
Voltage meter
Type Specifications
Electromagnetic type
Pulse type
Ignition coil
Bimetal type (constant-voltage relay incorporated for 7V)
Variable resistance type
Bimetal type (7V operation)
Thermistor type
Bimetal type
Bimetal type
Gravity type
Oil-filled system
Bimetal type
INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS
NOEHC-B
Items Specifications
Turn signal indicator lights
W 1.4 (74)
High beam indicator light W 1.4 (74)
Door-ajar warning light W 1.4 (74)
Fasten seat belt indicator light W 1.4 (74)
Brake warning light W 1.4 (74)
Charging warning light W 1.4 (74)
4WD indicator light W 1.4 (74)
EGR warning light W 1.4 (74)
Oil pressure warning light W 1.4 (74)
A/T oil temperature warning light
W 1.4 (74)
Overdrive indicator light
W 1.4 (74)
Free-wheeling hub indicator light W 1.4 (74)
NOTE
The values in parentheses denote SAE grade numbers.
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8-128 METERS AND GAUGES - Circuit Diagram
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
METER CIRCUIT
Ignition switch
q [Refer to
To turn-signal switch
[Refer to P.8-491
I
To seat belt timer
[Refer to P.8-661 P.8-511 -
To seat belt warning
buzzer [Refer to P.8-661
1.25-GBA
, ^.
To alternator 48,5!W III -1 / 1 , 1 '----f--d+ii$$j IRefer to P.8.371 D I
.I_ -0 dimmkr, passinq
‘I+,:’ ! I I I II -I
I r I I I II YI
;witch and light control y K
clay [Refer to P.8-461
To dome liaht 5--hIIII I
----m-w-
[Refer to P&47] -w
Combination meter
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METERS AND GAUGES - Indicators and Warning Lights 8-141
INDICATORS AND WARNING
LIGHTS
Symbol
Operation
Turn signal indicator
+e3 This indicator flashes, as do the same side of turn-signal light
flashes. If the turn-signal light is burnt out, the blinking of
indicator slows down.
This indicator is common with hazard light.
0
High beam indicator
- This indicator illuminates when the headlights are on high
= beam.
=
* Door-ajar warning light
This warning light comes on when the door is either open or
not completely closed.
4 Fasten seat belt indicator
This indicator goes on for four to eight seconds when the
ignition key is in “ON” position, even if the driver has fastened
his seat belt.
BRAKE
Brake warning light
This warning light comes on when the ignition key is in “ON”
position, and goes off after the engine has started. This
warning light comes on when the parking brake is applied
or brake fluid level falls less than the specific level.
III Charging warning light This warning light comes on when the ignition key is in
- + “ON” position, and goes off after the engine has started.
This warning light comes on when the drive belt breaks
or the trouble occurs in the charging system.
Oil pressure warning light This warning light comes on when the ignition key is in “ON”
P position, and goes off after the engine has started. This
warning light comes on when the oil fails or the trouble
occurs in the oil circulating system.
00
Overdrive indicator
This indicator will illuminates when the overdrive control
OFF
switch is switched to the “OFF” position.
68R0133
A/T
A/T oil temperature warning light This A/T oil temperature warning light comes on when
TEMP automatic transmission fluid temperature becomes abnor-
mally high.
68WO68
Free-wheeling hub indicator
YEL This indicator comes on when the automatic free-wheeling
hubs are locked.
68WO80
z4 4WD indicator This indicator will light up when the transfer case shift lever is
shifted to the four wheel driving position (either the “4H” or the
“4L” position) and the ignition key is in the “ON” position.
CHECK
EGR
EGR warning light The EGR warning light will illuminate every 50,000 miles of
driving. When this occurs, bring the vehicle to an authorized
dealter to have the EGR system checked.
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