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STARTING SYSTEMPFP:23300
System Description NKS00009
M/T MODELS
Power is supplied at all times:
through 40A fusible link (letter M , located in the fuse and fusible link block)
to ignition switch terminal 1,
through 10A fuse (No. 71, located in the IPDM E/R)
to CPU of IPDM E/R,
through 15A fuse (No. 78, located in the IPDM E/R)
to CPU of IPDM E/R.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied:
to CPU of IPDM E/R, from battery direct
through 10A fuse (No. 89, located in the IPDM E/R) and IPDM E/R terminal 25
to clutch interlock switch terminal 1.
When the clutch pedal is depressed, power is supplied:
through clutch interlock switch terminal 2
to IPDM E/R terminal 53.
Ground is supplied:
to IPDM E/R terminals 38, 50 and 60
from grounds E17, E43 and B102 (with VDC, navigation system or telephone).
from grounds E17, E43 and F152 (without VDC, navigation system and telephone).
Then starter relay is turn ON.
With the ignition switch in the START position, IPDM E/R is energized and power is supplied:
from ignition switch terminal 5
to IPDM E/R terminal 4 and
through IPDM E/R terminal 3
to starter motor terminal 1.
The starter motor plunger closes and provides a closed circuit between the battery and starter motor. The
starter motor is grounded to the engine block. With power and ground supplied, cranking occurs and the
engine starts.
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A/T MODELS
Power is supplied at all times:
through 40A fusible link (letter M , located in the fuse and fusible link block)
to ignition switch terminal 1,
through 10A fuse (No. 71, located in the IPDM E/R)
to CPU of IPDM E/R,
through 15A fuse (No. 78, located in the IPDM E/R)
to CPU of IPDM E/R.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied:
to CPU of IPDM E/R, from battery direct.
When the selector lever in the “P” or “N” position, power is supplied:
from A/T assembly (TCM) terminal 9
to IPDM E/R terminal 53.
Ground is supplied:
to IPDM E/R terminals 38, 50 and 60
from grounds E17, E43 and B102 (with VDC, navigation system or telephone).
from grounds E17, E43 and F152 (without VDC, navigation system and telephone).
Then starter relay is turn ON.
With the ignition switch in the START position, IPDM E/R is energized and power is supplied:
from ignition switch terminal 5
to IPDM E/R terminal 4 and
through IPDM E/R terminal 3
to starter motor terminal 1.
The starter motor plunger closes and provides a closed circuit between the battery and starter motor. The
starter motor is grounded to the engine block. With power and ground supplied, cranking occurs and the
engine starts.
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3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT STATUS (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Shift A/T selector lever to “P” or “N” position. (A/T models)
Keep depressing clutch pedal fully. (M/T models)
3. Check voltage between starter motor case and battery negative
terminal.
OK or NG
OK >> “B” terminal circuit is OK. Further inspection necessary. Refer to SC-13, "Trouble Diagnoses with
Starting/Charging System Tester (Starting)" .
NG >> Check the starter motor case and ground for poor continuity.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2
Check “S” Connector Circuit
CAUTION:
Perform diagnosis under the condition that engine cannot start by the following procedure.
1. Remove fuel pump fuse.
2. Crank or start the engine (where possible) until the fuel pressure is released.
1. CHECK “S” CONNECTOR CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect starter motor connector.
3. Shift A/T selector lever to “P” or “N” position. (A/T models)
Keep depressing clutch pedal fully. (M/T models)
4. Check voltage between starter motor harness connector and
ground.
OK or NG
OK >> “S” connector circuit is OK. Further inspection necessary. Refer to SC-13, "Trouble Diagnoses
with Starting/Charging System Tester (Starting)" .
NG >> Check the following.
40A fusible link (letter M , located in fuse and fusible link block)
Ignition switch
Starter relay (within the IPDM E/R)
Harness for open or short
Terminals
Condition Voltage (Approx.)
(+) (–)
Starter motor
caseBattery negative
terminalWhen the ignition
switch is in START
positionLess than 0.2 V
PKIB6089E
Terminals
ConditionVoltage
(Approx.) (+)
(–)
Starter motor
connectorTerminal
F44 1 GroundWhen the ignition
switch is in
START positionBattery voltage
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Disassembly and Assembly NKS0000D
TYPE: S114-928
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Pinion/Clutch Check
1. Inspect pinion teeth.
Replace pinion if teeth are worn or damaged. (Also check condition of ring gear teeth.)
2. Inspect reduction gear teeth.
Replace reduction gear if teeth are worn or damaged. (Also check condition of armature shaft gear
teeth.)
3. Check to see if pinion locks in one direction and rotates smoothly in the opposite direction.
If it locks or rotates in both directions, or unusual resistance is evident, replace.
1. Magnetic switch assembly 2. Dust cover kit 3. Shift lever set
4. Center bracket (A) 5. Yoke assembly 6. Armature assembly
7. Brush holder assembly 8. Thrust washer 9. Rear cover assembly
10. Shaft gear assembly 11. Packing 12. Thrust washer
13. Center bracket (P) 14. E-ring 15. Pinion assembly
16. Pinion stopper 17. Pinion stopper clip 18. Gear case assembly
: High-temperature grease point
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" for symbols not described on the above.
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CHARGING SYSTEMPFP:23100
System DescriptionNKS0000E
The alternator 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
through 10A fuse (No. 36, located in the fuse and fusible link block)
to alternator terminal 4 (“S” terminal).
“B” terminal supplies power to charge the battery and operate the vehicle's electrical system. Output voltage is
controlled by the IC regulator at terminal 4 (“S” terminal) detecting the input voltage.
The charging circuit is protected by the 140A fusible link (letter A , located in the fusible link holder).
The alternator is grounded to the engine block.
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 23 for the charge warning lamp.
Ground is supplied with power and ground supplied
to terminal 17 of combination meter
through alternator terminal 3 (“L” terminal)
through case ground.
The charge warning lamp will illuminate. When the alternator is providing sufficient voltage with the engine
running, the ground is opened and the charge warning lamp will go off.
If the charge warning lamp illuminates with the engine running, a malfunction is indicated.
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
The IC regulator warning function activates to illuminate charge warning lamp, if any of the following symp-
toms occur while alternator is operating:
Excessive voltage is produced.
No voltage is produced.