2012 SSANGYONG KORANDO Service Manual

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2) Troubleshooting for Alternator
Item Cause Action
Overcharged battery Defective alternator voltage regulator Replace
defective alternator detection wiring Repair or replace
Discharged battery Loose alternator drive belt Adjust the belt tension or replace
Poor connection of related circuit or
open circuitRetighten the loose connection or
repair open circuit
Defective alternator voltage regulator Replace
Terminated battery Replace
Defective ground Repair
Charge warning lamp
does not come on when
turning on ignition switch
with engine stoppedDefective alternator voltage regulator Replace
Open circuit in charge warning lamp,
fuse or wiringReplace or repair the charge
warning lamp or fuse
Defective ignition switch Replace
Defective ground of alternator circuit Repair
Charge warning lamp
does not go off after
starting engineDefective alternator voltage regulator Replace
Corroded or worn battery cable Repair or replace
Loose alternator drive belt
Adjust the belt tension or replace the
belt
Defective wiring harness Repair or replace

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3) Checking Battery

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(1) Checking
Using battery tester ▶
PASS (11.0 V or more): Explain to the customer that the battery is reusable.
Need to be charged (9.0 to 11.0 V): Charge the battery with a charger and reinstall it. Explain it to the
customer.
Need to be replaced (9.0 V or more): The battery should be replaced due to overdischarging. -
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(2) How to use battery tester
How it works and How to use it ▶
Determine battery capacity by fixing current
(load capacity) and time and varying voltage.
Determine battery capacity based on the
amount of voltage drop when discharging a
fixed load capacity (120 A) for 5 seconds.
Connect the tester to the battery and read the
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How to read display ▶
Red area (①): overdischarge or faulty
battery
Yellow area (②): Need to be charged
(using a vehicle alternator and a battery
charger)
Green area (③): Normal
Red area on the left-hand side of OK
(④): Impossible to charge with an
alternator
Green area with OK (⑤): Normally
charged
Red area on the right-hand side of OK (
⑥
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(3) Starting with jumper cable
If the battery is weak or terminated, the battery from another vehicle can be used with jumper cables to
start the engine.
Connecting order ▶
The positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery
The positive (+) terminal of the booster battery
The negative (-) terminal of the booster battery
Connect one end of the other jumper cable to the body of the discharged vehicle, such as the
engine block or a front towing hook. 1.
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Starting ▶
Prepare a set of jumper cables.
Place another vehicle that has the same 12 V of power near to the discharged vehicle.
Switch off all electrical accessories for the discharged vehicle.
Apply the parking brake and shift the transaxle to the P position (automatic transaxle) or neutral (N)
position (manual transaxle).
Connect the jumper cables.
Try to start the discharged vehicle while accelerating the engine rpm in the booster vehicle.
Attempt to start the engine with the discharged battery.
After starting the engine, carefully disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse sequence of
connection. 1.
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(4) Maintenance
Make sure that the battery cables are firmly connected.
If the terminals are corroded, clean them with a wire brush or sandpapers.
Always disconnect the battery cables with the ignition key removed. When disconnecting the battery
cables with the ignition key turned to ON or ACC position, several electric units can be damaged
due to sudden voltage change.
Check the battery for crack, damage or fluid leaks. Replace it if necessary.
Wipe out the battery fluid on the battery surface using a rubber glove and a clean cloth wetted with
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If the charge warning lamp ( ) on the instrument cluster comes on while driving, there is a
malfunction in the charge system including the battery. Therefore, carrying out the system check is
needed.

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Battery
It converts the chemical energy to the
electrical energy and supplies power to the
corresponding electric units when starting
the engine.Alternator
The alternator charges the battery and
supplies power to each electric unit by
converting the mechanical energy to the
electrical energy.
1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1) Overview
The charge system is designed to supply electrical energy to the vehicle while driving, and supplies a
constant direct current voltage by converting mechanical rotational movement to electrical energy.
The voltage regulator on the back of the alternator controls the generated voltage in all rotating ranges
and adjusts the system voltage according to the electric load and ambient temperature change.
2) System Layout (Locations)

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Alternator (140 A)Alternator (120 A)
3) Charging
The alternator uses a new regulator which has three diodes. It consists of the delta stator, rectifier bridge,
slip ring and brush.
Charging time according to vehicle conditions and environment ▶
Specification: Charging a fully depleted high-
capacity battery takes twice or more as long as
charging a fully depleted battery for small vehicles.
Temperature: The lower the temperature is, the
longer the time taken to charge the battery. When
connecting the battery charger to the cold battery,
the amount of current the battery can accept
initially is very small. As the battery gets warmer, it
can accept more current.
Charging capacity: Charging a battery with a low-capacity charger takes longer time than charging with
a high-capacity charger.
Charging status: Charging a fully depleted battery takes twice or more as long as charging a half-
depleted battery. Since the electrolyte in a fully depleted battery consists of nearly pure water and
conductor, only a very small amount of current can be accepted by the battery initially. The charging
current increases as the amount of acids in the electrolyte is increased by the charging current.
4) Output Characteristics

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2. CHARGING OPERATION
1) With Smart Key System