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System DescriptionINFOID:0000000003533319
Power is supplied at all times
• through 40A fusible link (letter m , located in the fuse and fusible link box)
• to ignition switch terminal B.
With the ignition switch in the START position, power is supplied
• from ignition switch terminal ST
• to IPDM E/R terminal 21.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied to IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribu-
tion module engine room) CPU.
With the selector lever in the P or N position, power is supplied
• through A/T assembly terminal 9
• to IPDM E/R terminal 48.
Ground is supplied at all times
• to IPDM E/R terminals 38 and 59
• through body grounds E9, E15 and E24.
Then the starter relay is turned on.
The IPDM E/R is energized and power is supplied
• from terminal 19 of the IPDM E/R
• to terminal 1 of the starter motor windings.
The starter motor plunger closes and provides a closed circuit between the battery and the starter motor. The
starter motor is grounded to the cylinder block. With power and ground supplied, the starter motor operates.
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Wiring Diagram - START -
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Trouble Diagnosis with Battery/Starting/Charging System TesterINFOID:0000000003533321
NOTE:
To ensure a complete and thorough diagnosis, the battery, starter and generator test segments must be done
as a set from start to finish.
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1. Turn off all loads on the vehicle electrical system.
2. Perform battery test with Battery/Starting/Charging system
tester. Refer to SC-6, "
Trouble Diagnosis with Battery/Starting/
Charging System Tester" .
3. Press “ENTER” to begin the starting system test.
4. Start the engine.
5. Diagnosis result is displayed on the tester. Refer to "DIAGNOS-
TIC RESULT ITEM CHART".
NOTE:
• If the starter performs normally but the engine does not start,
perform engine diagnosis.
• For intermittent “NO CRANK” or “NO STARTER OPERATION”
incidents, refer to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2" .
DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART
WORK FLOW
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SEL409X
SEL410X
Diagnostic item Service procedure
CRANKING VOLTAGE NORMAL
Go to "WORK FLOW" .
CRANKING VOLTAGE LOW
CHARGE BATTERYPerform the slow battery charging procedure. (Initial rate of charge is 10A for 12 hours.) Per-
form battery test again with Battery/Starting/Charging system tester. Refer to SC-6, "
Trouble
Diagnosis with Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester" .
REPLACE BATTERYBefore replacing battery, clean the battery cable clamps and battery posts. Perform battery
test again with Battery/Starting/Charging system tester. Refer to SC-6, "
Trouble Diagnosis with
Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester" . If second test result is “REPLACE BATTERY”, then
do so. Perform battery test again to confirm repair.
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1
Check Starter Motor Circuit
1.CHECK POWER SUPPLY TO STARTER MOTOR
1. Remove the fuel pump fuse.
2. Crank or start the engine (where possible) until the fuel pressure is released.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
*1SC-6, "Trouble Diagnosis with Bat-
tery/Starting/Charging System
Te s t e r"
*2 "MINIMUM SPECIFICATION OF
CRANKING VOLTAGE REFERENC-
ING COOLANT TEMPERATURE"*3 "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1"
*4 "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2"
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4. Check that the starter motor connector F27 connection is clean and tight.
5. Check voltage between starter motor connector F27 terminal 2
and ground using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check harness between the battery and the starter
motor for open circuit.
2.CHECK VOLTAGE DROP ON STARTER MOTOR CIRCUIT
Check voltage between starter motor connector F27 terminal 2 and
battery positive terminal using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check harness between the battery and the starter
motor for poor continuity.
3.CHECK VOLTAGE DROP ON STARTER MOTOR GROUND CIRCUIT
Check voltage between starter motor case and battery negative ter-
minal using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> Starter motor ground circuit is OK. Further inspection is
necessary. Refer to "WORK FLOW" .
NG >> Check harness between the starter motor case and
ground for poor continuity.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2
Check Magnetic Switch Circuit
1.CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR MAGNETIC SWITCH
1. Remove the fuel pump fuse.
2. Crank or start the engine (where possible) until the fuel pressure is released.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Disconnect starter motor connector F28.
5. Check voltage between starter motor connector F28 terminal 1
and ground using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check the following.
• 40A fusible link (letter m , located in fuse and fusible
link box)
• Ignition switch Battery voltage should ex-
ist.
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Ignition switch in
START.: Less than 0.5V
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Ignition switch in
START.: Less than 0.2V
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Ignition switch in
START.: Battery voltage
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• Starter relay [within the intelligent power distribution module engine room (IPDM E/R)]
• Harness for open or short
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• Starter relay [within the intelligent power distribution module engine room (IPDM E/R)]
• Harness for open or short
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• Starter relay [within the intelligent power distribution module engine room (IPDM E/R)]
• Harness for open or short
2.CHECK VOLTAGE DROP ON MAGNETIC SWITCH CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect starter motor connector F28.
3. Check voltage between starter motor connector F28 terminal 1
and battery positive terminal using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> Magnetic switch circuit is OK. Further inspection is nec-
essary. Refer to "WORK FLOW" .
NG >> Check harness between the battery and the magnetic
switch for poor continuity.
MINIMUM SPECIFICATION OF CRANKING VOLTAGE REFERENCING COOLANT TEMPERA-
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to EM-17, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove/disconnect the starter harness connectors.
3. Remove the two starter bolts, using power tools.
4. Remove the starter.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Tighten terminal nut carefully.Ignition switch in
START.: Less than 1V
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Engine coolant temperature Voltage V
−30°C to −20°C (−22°F to −4°F) 8.4
−19°C to −10°C (−2°F to 14°F) 8.9
−9°C to 0°C (16°F to 32°F) 9.3
More than 1°C (More than 34°F) 9.7
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Terminal nut : 10.8 N·m (1.1 kg-m, 8 ft-lb)
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The generator provides DC voltage to operate the vehicle's electrical system and to keep the battery charged.
The voltage output is controlled by the IC regulator.
Power is supplied at all times to generator terminal 3 through
• 10A fuse (No. 30, located in the fuse and fusible link box).
Terminal 1 supplies power to charge the battery and operate the vehicle's electrical system. Output voltage is
controlled by the IC regulator at terminal 3 detecting the input voltage. A pulse width modulated (PWM) signal
is sent from terminal 37 of the IPDM E/R to terminal 4 of the generator. The ECM determines the duty cycle of
the power generation variable voltage control system. The charging circuit is protected by the 140A fusible link
[letter a, located in the fusible link box (battery)].
The generator is grounded through the engine.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied
• through 10A fuse [No. 14, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
• to combination meter terminal 24 for the charge warning lamp.
Ground is supplied to terminal 13 of the combination meter through terminal 2 of the generator. With power
and ground supplied, the charge warning lamp will illuminate. When the generator is providing sufficient volt-
age with the engine running, the ground is opened and the charge warning lamp will go off. If the charge warn-
ing lamp illuminates with the engine running, a fault is indicated. The IC regulator warning function activates to
illuminate “CHARGE” warning lamp, if any of the following symptoms occur while generator is operating:
• Excessive voltage is produced.
• No voltage is produced.
POWER GENERATION VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL SYSTEM
NOTE:
Power generation variable voltage control system has been adopted. By varying the voltage to the generator,
engine load due to power generation of the generator is reduced and fuel consumption is decreased.
Operation
• The battery current sensor detects the charging/discharging current of the battery. ECM judges the battery
condition based on this signal.
• ECM judges whether to control voltage according to the battery condition.
• ECM calculates the target power generation voltage according to the battery condition and sends the calcu-
lated value, through CAN lines, as the power generation command value to IPDM E/R.
• IPDM E/R converts the received power generation command value into the power generation command sig-
nal (PWM signal) and sends it to the IC regulator.
• The IC regulator performs final control over the power generation voltage.
• When there is no power generation command signal, the generator performs the normal power generation
according to the characteristic of the IC regulator.
NOTE:
When any malfunction is detected in the power generation variable voltage control system, power generation
is performed according to the characteristic of the IC regulator in the generator.
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Component
BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR
• Battery current sensor is installed to the negative battery cable and
it detects the charging/discharging current of the battery and sends
the voltage signal to ECM according to the current value.
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