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POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEM
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POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEM
System DiagramINFOID:0000000003860517
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000003860518
By performing the power generation voltage variable control, the engine load due to the power generation of
the alternator is reduced and fuel consumption is decreased.
NOTE:
When any malfunction is detected in the power generation voltage variable control system, the power genera-
tion is performed according to the characteristic of the IC voltage regulator of the alternator.
Component Parts LocationINFOID:0000000003860519
JPMIA0632GB
1. ECM 2. IPDM E/R 3. Battery current sensor
4. Alternator
A. Engine room dash panel (LH) B. Battery C. Cylinder block bank2 side
JPLIA0888ZZ
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POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEM
Component Description
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Component part Description
Battery current sensorBattery current sensor is installed to the battery cable at the neg-
ative terminal, and it detects the charging/discharging current of
the battery and sends the voltage signal to ECM according to the
current value.
ECMBattery current sensor detects the charging/discharging current of
the battery. ECM judges the battery condition based on this signal.
ECM judges whether to perform the power generation voltage
variable control according to the battery condition.
When performing the power generation voltage variable control,
ECM calculates the target power generation voltage according to
the battery condition and sends the calculated value as the power
generation command value to IPDM E/R.
IPDM E/RIPDM E/R converts the received power generation command val-
ue into the power generation command signal (PWM signal) and
sends it to the IC voltage regulator.
Alternator (IC voltage regulator)IC voltage regulator controls the power generation voltage by the
target power generation voltage based on the received power gen-
eration command signal.
When there is no power generation command signal, the alterna-
tor performs the normal power generation according to the char-
acteristic of the IC voltage regulator.
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B TERMINAL CIRCUIT
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B TERMINAL CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000003860521
“B” terminal circuit supplies power to charge the battery and to operate the vehicle’s electrical system.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003860522
1.CHECK “B” TERMINAL CONNECTION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check if “B” terminal is clean and tight.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair “B” terminal connection. Confirm repair by performing complete Starting/Charging system
test. Refer to Technical Service Bulletin.
2.CHECK “B” TERMINAL CIRCUIT
Check voltage between alternator “B” terminal and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Check harness for open between alternator and fusible link.
3.CHECK “B” TERMINAL CONNECTION (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
1. Start engine, then engine running at idle and warm.
2. Check voltage between battery positive terminal and alternator “B” terminal.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> “B” terminal circuit is normal. Refer to CHG-2, "Work Flow".
NO >> Check harness between battery and alternator for poor continuity.
Te r m i n a l s
Voltage (Approx.) (+)
(–)
Alternator “B” terminal Terminal
F59 1 Ground Battery voltage
Te r m i n a l s
Voltage (Approx.)
(+)(–)
Alternator “B” terminal Terminal
Battery positive terminal F59 1 Less than 0.2 V
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L TERMINAL CIRCUIT (OPEN)
L TERMINAL CIRCUIT (OPEN)
DescriptionINFOID:0000000003860523
The “L” terminal circuit controls the charge warning lamp. The charge warning lamp illuminates when the igni-
tion switch is set to ON or START. When the alternator is providing sufficient voltage with the engine running,
the charge warning lamp will go off. If the charge warning lamp illuminates with the engine running, a malfunc-
tion is indicated.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003860524
1.CHECK “L” TERMINAL CONNECTION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check if “L” terminal is clean and tight.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair “L” terminal connection. Confirm repair by performing complete Starting/Charging system
test. Refer to Technical Service Bulletin.
2.CHECK “L” TERMINAL CIRCUIT (OPEN)
1. Disconnect alternator connector.
2. Apply ground to alternator harness connector terminal.
3. Check condition of the charge warning lamp with the ignition switch in the ON position.
Does it illuminate?
YES >> “L” terminal circuit is normal. Refer to CHG-2, "Work Flow".
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY (OPEN CIRCUIT)
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Disconnect the combination meter connector.
3. Check continuity between alternator harness connector and combination meter harness connector.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair the harness or connector.
4.CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY (OPEN CIRCUIT)
Check continuity between combination meter harness connector and fuse block.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Repair the harness.
5.CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Connect the battery cable to the negative terminal.
Alternator harness connector Terminal
GroundCondition
Ignition switch position Charge warning lamp
F60 3 ON illuminate
Alternator harness connector Combination meter harness connector
Continuity
Connector No. Terminal No. Connector No. Terminal No.
F60 3 M34 25 Existed
Combination meter harness connector Fuse block
Continuity
Connector No. Terminal No. Connector No. Terminal No.
M34 2 M3 12C Existed
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L TERMINAL CIRCUIT (OPEN)
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2. Check voltage between combination meter harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace combination meter.
NO >> Inspect the power supply circuit. Refer to CHG-14, "
Wiring Diagram - CHARGING SYSTEM -".
Te r m i n a l s
Condition Voltage (Approx.) (+)
(–)
Combination meter
harness connectorTe r m i n a l
M34 2 GroundWhen the ignition switch is in
ON positionBattery voltage
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L TERMINAL CIRCUIT (SHORT)
L TERMINAL CIRCUIT (SHORT)
DescriptionINFOID:0000000003860525
The “L” terminal circuit controls the charge warning lamp. The charge warning lamp illuminates when the igni-
tion switch is set to ON or START. When the alternator is providing sufficient voltage with the engine running,
the charge warning lamp will go off. If the charge warning lamp illuminates with the engine running, a malfunc-
tion is indicated.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003860526
1.CHECK “L” TERMINAL CIRCUIT (SHORT)
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect alternator connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
Does charge warning lamp illuminate?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Refer to CHG-2, "
Work Flow".
2.CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY (SHORT CIRCUIT)
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
3. Disconnect combination meter connector.
4. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace combination meter.
NO >> Repair the harness.
Combination meter harness connector
GroundContinuity
Connector No. Terminal No.
M34 25 Not existed
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S TERMINAL CIRCUIT
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S TERMINAL CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000003860527
The output voltage of the alternator is controlled by the IC voltage regulator at the “S” terminal detecting the
input voltage.
The “S” terminal circuit detects the battery voltage to adjust the alternator output voltage with the IC voltage
regulator.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003860528
1.CHECK “S” TERMINAL CONNECTION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check if “S” terminal is clean and tight.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair “S” terminal connection. Confirm repair by performing complete Starting/Charging system
test. Refer to Technical Service Bulletin.
2.CHECK “S” TERMINAL CIRCUIT
Check voltage between alternator harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Refer to CHG-2, "Work Flow".
NO >> Check harness for open between alternator and fuse.
Te r m i n a l s
Voltage (Approx.) (+)
(–)
Alternator harness connector Terminal
F60 4 Ground Battery voltage
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CHARGING SYSTEM
CHARGING SYSTEM
Wiring Diagram - CHARGING SYSTEM -INFOID:0000000003860529
JCMWM1691GB