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16A
STARTING-CHARGING
Fault finding – Features
The function of the charging circuit is to:
●Ensure electrical energy is supplied to the vehicle whilst respecting the dynamic performance constraints
of the engine and transmission assembly: the alternator resisting torques and the torque gradients
measured must be managed.
●To control alternator loading and load shedding during engine management authorisation or variation of
the electrical load.
●To ensure the quality of the on board network voltage in terms of the voltage level and variation
(voltage gradient management).
●To optimise the battery charge by applying a voltage to its terminals correlating to its initial charge status
(in sleep mode) and to its internal temperature.
●To inform the engine management about the mechanical power taken from the accessories pulley,
the alternator charge rate and the rotor excitation current value.
●To run fault finding on the charging circuit: “Battery” warning light display.
The function of the starting circuit is to:
●Start the vehicle during a starting request with the ignition key if necessary. New Twingo
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NOTESPerform this test only after running complete fault finding on the UCH using the
diagnostic tool (see 87B, UCH).
Because the UCH houses the CHARGING CIRCUIT function (sub-function: alternator)
and checks the alternator via a serial connection (BSS).
CHARGING
ALTERNATOR SUPPLY TEST TEST1
STARTING-CHARGING
Fault finding – Tests
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STARTING-CHARGING
Fault finding – Tests16A
New Twingo
TEST1
CONTINUED 1
Keep the engine speed at 3000 rpm with all consumers switched on.
Main beam headlights, de-icing, passenger compartment ventilation.
Value of measured current? (i 2)
Compare i 1 and i 2
i 2 > i 1 + 5A i 2 < i 1 + 5A
The alternator flow rate is
correctReplace the alternator (see MR
411, 16A, Starting - Charging,
Alternator: Removal -
Stop the engine
Value of the electrical current?
> 1A < 1A
Replace the alternator
(see corresponding MR, 16A,
Starting - Charging, Alternator:
Removal - Refitting).Alternator is correct
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