Trouble Diagnoses
Before conducting an alternator test, make sure that the battery is fully charged. A 30-volt voltmeter and suit-
able test probes are necessary for the test. The alternator can be checked easily by referring to the Inspec-
tion Table.
+Before starting, inspect the fusible link.
+Use fully charged battery.
WITH IC REGULATOR
Check the fol-
lowing:
+Warning
lamp bulb
+Fuse for
warning lamp
Ignition switch
``ON''Warning lamp
``OFF''Disconnect connector (S, L) and
ground L harness side.Warning lamp
``OFF''
Warning lamp
``ON''Damaged IC
regulator.
Replace.
Warning lamp
``ON''
Engine start.
Engine speed:
1,500 rpmWarning lamp
``ON''Check the following:
+Drive belt
+Fuse for S terminal
+Connector (S, L terminal) con-
nectionEngine idlingWarning lamp
``OFF''OK
Warning lamp
``ON''
Warning lamp
``OFF''OKEngine speed:
1,500 rpm
(Measure B
terminal volt-
age)More than
15.5VDamaged IC
regulator.
Replace.
No generationField circuit is
open.
Warning lamp: ``CHARGE'' warning lamp in combination meter
Note:
+If the inspection result is OK even though the charging system is malfunctioning, check the B ter-
minal connection. (Check the tightening torque.)
+When ®eld circuit is open, check condition of rotor coil, rotor slip ring and brush. If necessary,
replace faulty parts with new ones.
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
The IC regulator warning function activates to illuminate ``CHARGE'' warning lamp, if any of the following
symptoms occur while alternator is operating:
+Excessive voltage is produced.
+No voltage is produced.
CHARGING SYSTEM
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