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.
STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM 6D3-9
Generator Power
1. Adjust load resistor, if the required load currents are not
attained.
2. The shape of the voltage curves on oscilloscope curve
should be regular.
3. Test value: 5 to 7A.
4. If the required minimum current intensity is not attained, o
r
if the oscilloscope picture shows variations, the alternator
should be overhauled.
Regulated Voltage Circuit Diagram
Legend
1 Battery
2 Ignition Lock
3 Charge Telltale
4 Resistor, for attainment of load current with the battery set in
series
5 Voltmeter
6 Ammeter
7 Generator
Installation
1. Install generator assembly and bring generator assembly to
the position to be installed.
2. Install generator assembly and tighten to the specified
torque.
Torque:
Long bolt: 35 N
m (3.6 kgf
m)
Short bolt: 20 N
m (2.0 kgf
m)
3. Connect wiring harness connector.
4. Move drive belt tensioner to loose side using a wrench, then
install drive belt to normal position.
5. Reconnect battery ground cable.
