2004 ISUZU TF SERIES switch

6D3-8 STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

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.




Generator
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Move drive belt tensioner to loose side using wrench then
remove drive belt.
3. Disconnect terminal "B" wiring connector and connector.
4. Remove generator assembly.

Generator Power and Circuit Diagram



Inspection
Legend
1 Load resistor, set parallel to battery
2 Battery
3 Voltmeter
4 Ammeter
5 Ignition Lock
6 Charge Telltale
7 Generator

1. Disconnect battery.
2. Close off connecting cable from alternator terminal "B+".
3. Set ammeter (measuring range 100A) in disconnected line.
4. Connect controllable load resistor to battery terminal.
5. Set resistor in front of connection to "O"; connect first to
battery, then to resistor.
6. Connect tachometer.
7. Connect oscilloscope according to manufacturer's
instructions.
8. Connect battery.
9. Start engine and read off resulting current at various engine
speeds.

6D3-10 STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM
The generator has four external connections; the "B+" lead to
battery positive, "L" lead to the warning lamp circuit(max. 2
watts), "S" lead to battery positive terminal for battery sensing
and an earth connection.

Explanation of type inscripiton
Example:KC-A--> 14V 50-90A.

K = Code for Stator OD(126mm OD).
C = Compact Generator.
A = Ausland (countries other than Germany)
> = Direction of rotation(clockwise).
14V = Generator Operating Voltage.
50A = Stabilised output at 25 C at 1800 RPM./13.5
Volts.
90A = Stabilised output at 25 C at 1800 RPM./13.5
Volts.

Generator Connetions.
B+ : Battery Main Connection (battery positive)
S : Battery Sense Connection(battery positive)
L : Waring lamp(via warning lamp to Ignition switch)


BATT.SENSE
REGULATOR ASSEMBLYHYBR10ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY
12V BATT.1GN.SW.
300a* WARN.LAMP
1.2 WATT
L S8+SUPPRESSOR
CAPACITOR
0.5

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NOTE: * RESISTOR IS RECOMMENDED TO
ENSURE THAT THE GENERATOR
REMAINS FUNCTIONAL IN CASE OF
WARNING LAMP FAILURE

STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM 6D3-11
Warning
Do not reverse S and L connections as this will destroy the
warning lamp circuit of the regulator.
Ensure good electrical contact beween generator earth and
battery negative,

Operation
With the Iginiton switch turnded "ON", current is supplied via
the warning lamp to the "L" terminal of the regulator. Base
current is fed to T15 causing it to turn on, current then flows
from B+ through the rotor winding via the regulator brushes
and the collector emitter junction of T15 to earth completing
the circuit. The current in the rotor causes a magnetic field
between adjacent poles to be created, this field is rotated and
cuts the windings of the stator at right angles inducing a
voltage into them.
As the speed is increased this induced voltage increases and
results in curent being rectified in the 3 phase diode bridge and
supplied as DC to the B+ output and hence to the battery.
When the voltage at the B+ terminal of the battery reaches
around 14.2 volts, this voltage is monitored by the "S" lead and
turns the regulator Hybrid base current to T15 OFF removing
rotor current, resulting in a decrease in output voltage to below
the regulating voltage, T15 base current turns ON and the
whole cycle is repeated very rapidly.
D38 protects T15 and the regulator against the back voltage
developed across the rotor winding when T15 turns OFF.
The new generated EP regulators incorporate current limiting
in the warning lamp circuit.

Backup Regulation
The EP regulator will limit the output voltage to a safe level
should either the main B+ cable or the battery sense wire
become decoupled, the output voltage will be slightly above the
normal setting(1-3 volts).

Start up phase
When the Iginition switch is turned on and the engine is not
running, the current to the rotor is reduced by switching it on
and off at a 50% duty cycle, the frequency is approximately 4
KHz and may be audible at times.
This is quite normal, once the engine is started normal
regulation commences.

Warning lamp failure
Should the warning lamp fail, the generator will self excite by
deriving a small current from the phase connecion allowing the
voltage to build up to regulating level.
Note: no filed current will flow when the engine is cranking.

STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM 6D3-13

5. During current output tests please make sure that the
ammeter is securely connceted into the charge circuit.
6. Some battery powered timing lights can produce high
transient voltages when connected or disconnected. Onl
y
disconnect or connect timing lights when the engine is
switched off.
7. Make sure the warning lamp circuit is functioning normall
y
before commencing tests.
8. Battery isolation switches must only be operated when the
engine is stopped.
9. To protect the charging system when using 240 vol
t
chargers it is recommeneded that the battery is
disconnected whilst charging.
10. Due to the very low resistance value of the stator winding i
t
may not be possible to obtain accurate readings withou
t
special equipment.
11. 12 volts must never be connected to the "L" terminal of the
regulator as this will damage the lamp driver circuit.
12. No loads apart from the warning lamp can be connected to
the "L" termainal. The "W" terminal is provided for this
purpose.

Disassembly
1. Mark the relative positions of the end housings in relation to
the stator assembly to aid reassembly. Use a permanen
t
marking pen do not use centre punched as this can cause
misalignmnet of the housings.
2. Remove the EP regulator from the slipring end housing b
y
removing the two screws. Tilt the regulator slightly from the
plug connection until the regulator clears the housing, then
lift clear.
3. Remove the four through bolts.
4. Carefully remove the stator assembly along with the slipring
end housing taking care not to put strain on the stator wires.
5. To disconnect the stator from the rectifier assembly, grasp
the stator wires close to the wire loop with a pair of long
nosed pliers, heat the joint with a soldering iron, when the
point becomes plastic apply a slight twisting motion to the
wires, then pull upwards to release the wires. Remove the
stator.
This procedure opens the wire loop to release the stato
r
connections easily.
6. To remove the rectifier remove the three retaining scre
w
and the B+ terminal nut and washers.

Note: the B+ bolt and the positive heatsink retaining screw are
fitted with mica insulating washers.
These must be discarded and replaced with new washers and
heatsink compound.

STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM 6D3-19
Inspection
Generator
Before any in field testing can be undertaken it is important
that the battery's conditions is established and the terminals
are clean and tight.

Check the condition of the generator drive belt and ensure that
it is adjusted in accordance with the engine manufacturer's
recommnedations.

Battery conditions:
Note: This assessment may be difficult with maintenance free
assemblies.

Test the specific gravity of the individual cells the readings
should be within 10 points of each other, it is recommended
that the average SG should be 1.260 or higher.
A load test should be carried out to determine the ability of the
battery to supply and accept current. This is a good indicator
as to the general condition of the battery.
A load equal to the normal starting current should be placed
across the battery, the duration of this load test should not
exceed 10 seconds, during this time the terminal voltage
across the battery should not drop below 9.6 volts. Observe
each cell for signs of excessive gas liberation, usuall an
indication of cell failure.
If the battery test is clear proceed with the Generator tests as
follows.

Care should be taken when making the following connections.
It is recommended that the battery negative terminal be
disconnected before the test meters are connected, and
reconnecting the negative terminal when the meters are
inserted into the circuit under test. The warning lamp in the D+
circuit should not exceed 2 watts.

Regulating voltage test on the vehicle.
Connect a voltmeter to the generator, the positive lead to the
B+ terminal and the nagative lead to the generator casing.
Select the voltage range to suit the system, i.e. 20v for 12 volt
sysytems or 40v for 24 volt systems. Connect an ammeter in
series with the main output cable from the B+ terminal on the
generator, the range selected must be capable of reading the
maximum output from the generator.

Note the voltmeter reading before starting the engine. This
reading should increase when the engine is running indicating
generator output, start the engine and increase the engine
speed until the generator is running at 4000 rpm, switch on
vehicle loads of 5-10 A is indcated on the ammeter, the
voltmeter shoud read 14.0-14.2 v for a 12 volt system, for a 24
volt system the readings should be 5-10 A and 27.7-28.5 volts.

6D3-20 STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM
Load regulation test
Increase the engine speed until the generator is running at
6000 rpm, increase the load to 90% of full output a decrease in
the regulating voltage should not exceed 0.50 volts for 12 v
and 0.70 v for 24 v regulators of the readings obtained in the
previous test. If so, the regulator is defective.

Generator output test at full load
Increase engine speed until the altenator is running at 6000
rpm, switch on electrical loads until the generator voltage
drops to 13.5 volts for 12 v systems and 26 volts for 24 v
systems, full outut should be obtained under these conditions.
It may be necessary to adjust engine speed to maintain
altenator speed. If sufficient electrical loads are not available a
carbon pile resistance can be connected across the battery
and adjusted until maximum output is obtained.

Keep the time for this test to a minimum to avoid undue
heating and high engine speeds.

ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 6E–5
ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT RUN ..... 6E-233
HARD START SYMPTOM ............................ 6E-236
ROUGH, UNSTABLE, OR INCORRECT IDLE,
STALLING SYMPTOM ............................... 6E-239
SURGES AND/OR CHUGS SYMPTOM ...... 6E-242
HESITATION, SAG, STUMBLE SYMPTOM 6E-245
CUTS OUT, MISSES SYMPTOM ................. 6E-248
LACK OF POWER, SLUGGISH OR SPONGY
SYMPTOM ................................................. 6E-251
DETONATION/SPARK KNOCK SYMPTOM 6E-254
POOR FUEL ECONOMY SYMPTOM .......... 6E-256
EXCESSIVE EXHAUST EMISSIONS OR
ODORS SYMPTOM ................................... 6E-258
DIESELING, RUN-ON SYMPTOM ............... 6E-261
BACKFIRE SYMPTOM ................................. 6E-262
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE PROCEDURE ....... 6E-264
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) .......... 6E-264
CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR 6E-264
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT)
SENSOR .................................................... 6E-265
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR 6E-265
MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (MAP)
SENSOR .................................................... 6E-266
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) ...... 6E-266
IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE .............. 6E-267
KNOCK SENSOR ......................................... 6E-268
POWER STEERING PRESSURE (PSP)
SWITCH ..................................................... 6E-268
HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (HO2S) ......... 6E-269
EVAP CANISTER PURGE VALVE SOLENOID 6E-269
FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF .......................... 6E-270
FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY ............................... 6E-270
FUEL INJECTOR .......................................... 6E-271
FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR ................ 6E-273
IGNITION COIL ............................................ 6E-275
SPARK PLUGS ............................................ 6E-275
SPARK PLUG CABLES ................................ 6E-277
EMISSION CONTROL ; CO ADJUSTER (W/O
CATALYSTIC CONVERTER) .................. 6E-277
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS ......................... 6E-279

6E–6 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
ABBREVIATIONS CHARTS
A bbreviations A ppellation
A/C Air Conditioner
A/T Automatic Transmission
ACC Accessory
BLK Black
BLU Blue
BRN Brown
CEL Check Engine Lamp
CKP Crankshaft Position
DLC Data Link Connector
DTC Diagnostic Trouble Code
DVM Digital Volt Meter
ECM Engine Control Module
ECT Engine Coolant Temperature
EEPROM Electrically Erasable & Programmable Read Only Memory
EVAP Evaporative Emission
EVRV Electric Vacuum Regulating Valve
EXH Exhaust
FT Fuel Temperature
GND Ground
GRY Gray
HOS2 Heated Ox ygen Sensor
IAC Idel Air Control
IAT Intake Air Temperature
IG Ignition
ITP Intake Throttle Position
KS Knock Sensor
M/T Manual Transmission
MAP Manifold Absolute Pressure
MIL Malfunction Indicator Lamp
OBD On-Board Diagnostic
ORN Orange
OT Oil Temperature
PNK Pink
RED Red
SW Switch
TB Throttle Body
TEMP Temperature
TP Throttle Posi tion
VCC Voltage Constant Control
VSS Vehicle Speed Sensor
WHT Whi te
Y EL Yellow