1998 OPEL FRONTERA battery

6D3–13 STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM
Measure inner diameter of bushing in the rear cover, and
replace if it exceeds the limit.
Standard: 12.50 mm to 12.527 mm (0.492 in to
0.4932 in)
Limit: 12.60 mm (0.4961 in)
065RS028Measure inner diameter of bushing in the center bracket
(P), and replace if it exceeds the limit.
Standard: 18.01 mm to 18.127 mm (0.7091 in to
0.7137 in)
Limit: 18.15 mm (0.7146 in)
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Reassembly
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following points:
Grease application places
Bushing in rear cover and center bracket
Gears in reduction gear
Shift lever operating portion
Sliding portion of pinion
Plunger sliding portion of magnetic switch
Reassembling Yoke Assembly
Before reassembly, make sure that no metallic parts
attach to the yoke assembly. Because of strong magnetic
force, hold the yoke assembly and insert it slowly into the
armature.
To r q u e
Torque for each part (See Torque Specifications in
this section)
Pinion Jump–out Dimension
Connect the “+” cable of battery to terminal S and the “–”
cable to terminal M. Turn the switch on, and measure
pinion travel dimension in thrust direction from the
jump–out position.
In measuring the dimension, pull the pinion out a little in
the arrow direction.
Dimension(L): 0.05 mm to 1.5 mm (0.002 in to
0.06 in)
065RS030

6D3–14STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM
If the measured value is out of standard, insert dust cover,
or disassemble and adjust.
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Characteristic Test
For easily confirming the characteristics, conduct the no
load test as follows:
Rating as short as 30 seconds requires rapid testing.
Fix the starter on the test bench, and wire as shown in
illustration. When the switch is closed, the current flows
and the starter runs under no load. At this time, measure
current, voltage and speed to check if they satisfy the
standard.
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Legend
(1) Volt Meter
(2) Tachometer
(3) Battery
(4) Ammeter
(5) Switch

6D3–18STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM
Charging System
General Description
The IC integral regulator charging system and its main
components are connected as shown in the illustration.
The regulator is a solid state type and it is mounted along
with the brush holder assembly inside the generator
installed on the rear end cover.
The generator does not require particular maintenance
such as voltage adjustment.
The rectifier connected to the stator coil has eight diodes
to transform AC voltage into DC voltage.
This DC voltage is connected to the output terminal of
generator.
General On–Vehicle Inspection
The operating condition of charging system is indicated
by the charge warning lamp. The warning lamp comes on
when the starter switch is turned to “ON” position. The
charging system operates normally if the lamp goes off
when the engine starts.
If the warning lamp shows abnormality or if undercharged
or overcharged battery condition is suspected, perform
diagnosis by checking the charging system as follows:
1. Check visually the belt and wiring connector.
2. With the engine stopped, turn the stator switch to
“ON” position and observe the warning lamp.
If lamp does not come on:
Disconnect wiring connector from generator, and
ground the terminal “L” on connector side.
If lamp comes on:
Repair or replace the generator.
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6D3–19 STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM
Generator
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Move drive belt tensioner to loose side using wrench
then remove drive belt (1).
3. Disconnect the wire from terminal “B” and disconnect
the connector (4).
4. Remove generator fixing bolt (3).
5. Remove generator assembly (2).
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Inspection
1. Disconnect the wiring connector from generator.
2. With the engine stopped, turn starter switch to “ON”
and connect a voltmeter between connector terminal
L (2) and ground or between terminal IG (1) and
ground.
066RW001If voltage is not present, the line between battery and
connector is disconnected and so requires repair.
3. Reconnect the wiring connector to the generator, run
the engine at middle speed, and turn off all electrical
devices other than engine.
4. Measure battery voltage. If it exceeds 16V, repair or
replace the generator.
5. Connect an ammeter to output terminal of generator,
and measure output current under load by turning on
the other electrical devices (eg., head lights). At this
time, the voltage must not be less than 13V.
Installation
1. Install generator assembly to the position to be
installed.
2. Install generator assembly and tighten the fixing bolts
to the specified torque.
To r q u e :
M10 bolt: 41 Nꞏm (4.2 Kgꞏm/30 lb ft)
M8 bolt: 21 Nꞏm (2.1 Kgꞏm/15 lb ft)
3. Connect wiring harness connector and direct terminal
“B”.
4. Move drive belt tensioner to loose side using wrench,
then install drive belt to normal position.
5. Reconnect battery ground cable.

6E–4
ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Knock Sensor 6E–337. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Linear Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
Control 6E–337. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor 6E–337. . . . . . . . . . . .
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor 6E–338
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) 6E–338. . . . . . .
PCM Function 6E–338. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PCM Components 6E–339. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PCM Voltage Description 6E–339. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PCM Input/Outputs 6E–339. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PCM Service Precautions 6E–339. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reprogramming The PCM 6E–339. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 6E–339. . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT)
Sensor 6E–340. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission Range Switch 6E–340. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) 6E–340. . . . . . . . . . . .
Use of Circuit Testing Tools 6E–340. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aftermarket Electrical and Vacuum
Equipment 6E–340. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrostatic Discharge Damage 6E–341. . . . . . . . .
Upshift Lamp 6E–341. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Description (Air Induction) 6E–341. . . . . . . .
Air Induction System 6E–341. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Description (Fuel Metering) 6E–341. . . . . . .
Acceleration Mode 6E–341. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accelerator Controls 6E–341. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Voltage Correction Mode 6E–341. . . . . . . .
CMP Signal 6E–341. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clear Flood Mode 6E–342. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deceleration Mode 6E–342. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Speed/Vehicle Speed/Fuel
Disable Mode 6E–342. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Cutoff Mode 6E–342. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Injector 6E–342. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Metering System Components 6E–342. . . . . . Fuel Metering System Purpose 6E–342. . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Pressure Regulator 6E–343. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Pump Electrical Circuit 6E–343. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Rail 6E–343. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve 6E–343. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Run Mode 6E–344. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Mode 6E–344. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Throttle Body Unit 6E–344. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Description (Electronic Ignition
System) 6E–344. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 6E–344. . . . . . . .
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor 6E–345. . . . . . .
Electronic Ignition 6E–345. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Coils 6E–345. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Control 6E–345. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Control PCM Output 6E–347. . . . . . . . . . . .
Knock Sensor (KS) PCM Input 6E–347
. . . . . . . . . .
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) 6E–347. . . . . . .
Spark Plug 6E–347. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A/C Clutch Diagnosis 6E–349. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A/C Clutch Circuit Operation 6E–349. . . . . . . . . . . .
A/C Clutch Circuit Purpose 6E–349. . . . . . . . . . . . .
A/C Request Signal 6E–349. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Description (Exhaust Gas
Recirculation (EGR) System) 6E–349. . . . . . . . . . . . .
EGR Purpose 6E–349. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Linear EGR Valve 6E–349. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Linear EGR Control 6E–349. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Linear EGR Valve Operation and Results
of Incorrect Operation 6E–349. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EGR Pintle Position Sensor 6E–350. . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Description (Positive Crankcase
Ventilation (PCV) System) 6E–350. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Crankcase Ventilation System Purpose 6E–350. . .
Crankcase Ventilation System Operation 6E–350.

6E–17 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
PCM Pinouts
PCM Pinout Table, 32-Way Red Connector – Row “A”
TS23344
PINPIN FunctionWire ColorIGN ONENG RUNRefer To
A15 Volt Reference “A”RED5.0 V5.0 VAppropriate Sensor
A2Knock SensorYEL0.0 V DC
2mV AC0.0 V DC
18mV AC
(at idle)General Description and
Operation, Knock Sensor
A3Not Used————
A4Battery FeedWHTB+B+Chassis Electrical
A5Idle Air Control (IAC) “A”
HighBLUB+/0.8 VB+/0.8 VGeneral Description and
Operation, IAC
A6IAC “A” LowBLU/WHTB+/0.8 VB+/0.8 VGeneral Description and
Operation, IAC
A7IAC “B” LowBLU/BLKB+/0.8 VB+/0.8 VGeneral Description and
Operation, IAC
A8IAC “B” HighBLU/REDB+/0.8 VB+/0.8 VGeneral Description and
Operation, IAC
A9Automatic Transmission
Fluid (ATF) LampORN/BLUB+B+Automatic Transmission
(4L30E)
A10Winter LampPNK/GRNB+B+Automatic Transmission
(4L30E)
A11Power LampGRY/WHTB+B+Automatic Transmission
(4L30E)
A12Antilock Brake System
(ABS)GRYB+B+Antilock Brake System
A13Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine or MIL)
LampBLU0.0 VB+Chassis Electrical
A14“Check Transmission”
Lamp Driver (AT)ORN/BLKB+B+Chassis Electrical
Up Shift Lamp Driver (MT)ORN/BLU

6E–42
ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp
In the case of an “intermittent” fault, the MIL (“Check
Engine” lamp) may illuminate and then (after three trips)
go “OFF”. However, the corresponding diagnostic trouble
code will be stored in the memory. When unexpected
diagnostic trouble codes appear, check for an intermittent
malfunction.
A diagnostic trouble code may reset. Consult the
“Diagnostic Aids” associated with the diagnostic trouble
code. A physical inspection of the applicable sub-system
most often will resolve the problem.
Data Link Connector (DLC)
The provision for communication with the control module
is the Data Link Connector (DLC). The DLC is used to
connect to Tech 2. Some common uses of Tech 2 are
listed below:
Identifying stored Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
Clearing DTCs.
Performing output control tests.
Reading serial data.
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Verifying Vehicle Repair
Verification of vehicle repair will be more comprehensive
for vehicles with OBD system diagnostic. Following a
repair, the technician should perform the following steps:
1. Review and record the Fail Records and/or Freeze
Frame data for the DTC which has been diagnosed
(Freeze Frame data will only be stored for an A or B
type diagnostic and only if the MIL has been
requested).
2. Clear DTC(s).
3. Operate the vehicle within conditions noted in the Fail
Records and/or Freeze Frame data.
4. Monitor the DTC status information for the specific
DTC which has been diagnosed until the diagnostic
test associated with that DTC runs.
Following these steps are very important in verifying
repairs on OBD systems. Failure to follow these steps
could result in unnecessary repairs.
Reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes Using
A Tech 2
The procedure for reading diagnostic trouble code(s) is to
used a diagnostic Tech 2. When reading DTC(s), follow
instructions supplied by Tech 2 manufacturer.
Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
IMPORTANT:Do not clear DTCs unless directed to do
so by the service information provided for each diagnostic
procedure. When DTCs are cleared, the Freeze Frame
and Failure Record data which may help diagnose an
intermittent fault will also be erased from memory.
If the fault that caused the DTC to be stored into memory
has been corrected, the Diagnostic Executive will begin to
count the “warm-up” cycles with no further faults
detected, the DTC will automatically be cleared from the
PCM memory.
To clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), use the
diagnostic Tech 2 “clear DTCs”. When clearing DTCs
follow instructions supplied by the tool manufacturer.
When Tech 2 is not available, DTCs can also be cleared
by disconnecting
one of the following sources for at least
thirty (30) seconds.
NOTE: To prevent system damage, the ignition key must
be “OFF” when disconnecting or reconnecting battery
power.
The power source to the control module. Examples:
fuse, pigtail at battery PCM connectors etc.
The negative battery cable. (Disconnecting the
negative battery cable will result in the loss of other
on-board memory data, such as preset radio tuning).

6E–58
ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
A/C Clutch Control Circuit Diagnosis
StepNo Ye s Va l u e ( s ) Action
341. Remove the A/C compressor relay.
2. Ignition “ON.”
3. Use a DVM to check voltage at both of the BRN
wires at the A/C compressor relay socket.
Is the voltage equal to the specified value?
+BGo to Step 36Go to Step 35
35Repair the faulty BRN wire between the A/C fuse and
the A/C compressor relay .
Is the action complete?
—Verify repair—
361. A/C compressor relay removed.
2. Engine idling.
3. A/C “ON.”
4. Blower “ON.”
5. Use a DVM to measure voltage between the
GRN/BLK wire at the A/C compressor relay socket
and battery
.
Did the DVM indicate the specified value?
+BGo to Step 40Go to Step 37
37Check for an open GRN/BLK wire between PCM
terminal B-14 and the A/C compressor relay.
Was the wire open?
—Go to Step 38Go to Step 39
38Repair the open GRN/BLK wire between the PCM and
the A/C compressor relay.
Is the action complete?
—Verify repair—
39Check for a damaged pin or terminal at B-14 of the
PCM.
Was a damaged pin or a terminal found?
—Go to Step 32Go to Step 33
401. A/C compressor relay removed.
2. Connect a fused jumper at the A/C compressor
relay socket between either BRN wire and the
BRN/YEL wire.
3. Engine idling.
4. A/C “ON.”
5. Blower “ON.”
Did the compressor magnetic clutch engage?
—Go to Step 41Go to Step 42
41Repair the A/C compressor relay.
Is the action complete?
—Verify repair—
42Check for an open circuit between the A/C compressor
relay and the A/C clutch.
Was an open circuit found?
—Go to Step 43Go to Step 44
43Repair the open circuit between the compressor Clutch
and the A/C compressor relay.
Is the action complete?
—Verify repair—
44Service the compressor clutch or replace the
compressor due to a faulty internal overheat switch.
Is the action complete?
—Verify repair—