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1. SPECIFICATION
Specification HPS EPS
Alternator Crankshaft pulley : Alternator Pulley 1 : 2.94
Normal output (idling/2200 rpm) 70/120 A 70/140A
Regulator voltage 14.6 V
Brush Length 12.5 mm
Wear limit 7 mm
Battery Type MF
Capacity 90AH
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2. INSPECTION
1) Alternator Output Test
Item How to check DTC set value / Action
Output
current
B terminal
current
Rotor
coil
resistance
L terminal
voltage
Disconnect the cable connected to the B
terminal on the alternator. Connect one end
of the ammeter to the B terminal and the
other end to the cable connected to the B
terminal.
Measure the maximum output value.
(Maintain the engine speed between 2,500
and 3,000 rpm.)
(Turn the headlamp and all the electrical
switches on.) 1.
2.Pass: If the measured current is 45 A
or higher.
Fail: If the measured current is less
than 45 A.
Check the current of the B terminal. -
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Move the gear selector lever to the
neutral position.
Maintain the engine speed at 2,500 rpm
with the vehicle unloaded.
(Turn all the electrical switches off.) 1.
2.Open circuit: If the measured
current is 5 A or higher. -
Disconnect the negative cable from the
battery.
Remove the B terminal and turn off the
ignition switch.
Measure the resistance between the L and F
terminals with an ohmmeter. 1.
2.
3.Pass: If the measured resistance is
Faulty rotor coil or slip ring: If the
measured resistance is less than 3
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Connect the B terminal wiring.
Measure the voltage with the engine running. 1.
2.Specification: 12.5 V to 14.5 V
Faulty IC regulator or field coil: If
the measured voltage is 14.5 V or
higher. -
-
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Connect the negative cable again after connecting the ammeter. -
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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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(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
display while applying a load for 5 seconds. -
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How to read display
battery
(using a vehicle alternator and a battery
charger)
Red area on the left-hand side of OK
alternator
charged
Overcharged by an alternator -
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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.
2.
3.
4.
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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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8.