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CHARGING SYSTEM PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009460659
1.CHECK BATTERY TERMINALS CONNECTION
Check if battery terminals are clean and tight.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair battery terminal connection. Confirm repair by performing complete Charging system test
using EXP-800 NI or GR8-1200 NI (if available). Refer to the applicable Instruction Manual for
proper testing procedures.
2.CHECK FUSE
Check for blown fuse and fusible link.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Replace the blown fuse or fusible link after repairing the affected circuit.
3.CHECK GENERATOR GROUND TERMINAL CONNECTION
Check if connector F7 terminal 4 is clean.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair connection.
4.CHECK DRIVE BELT TENSION
Check drive belt tension. Refer to CHG-32, "Removal and Installation"
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Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Repair as needed.
Unit Power source (Power supply terminals) Fuse or Fusible Link
Generator Battery (terminal 3) Fuse 62
Battery (terminal 1) Fusible Link A
Combination meter Ignition switch ON (terminal 2) Fuse 31
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POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION
INSPECTION
POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VA RIABLE CONTROL SYSTEM OPER-
ATION INSPECTION
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009460660
Regarding Wiring Diagram information. Refer to CHG-12, "Wiring Diagram".
CAUTION:
When performing this in spection, always use a charged battery that has completed the battery inspec-
tion. (When the charging rate of the battery is lo w, the response speed of the voltage change will
become slow. This can cause an incorrect inspection.)
1.CHECK ECM (CONSULT)
Perform ECM self-diagnosis with CONSULT. Refer to EC-77, "CONSULT Function"
(QR25DE) or EC-601,
"CONSULT Function" (VQ35DE).
Self
-diagnostic results content
No malfunction detected>> GO TO 2.
Malfunction detected>> Check applicable parts, and repair or replace corresponding parts.
2.CHECK OPERATION OF POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEM
1. Connect CONSULT and start the engine.
2. The selector lever is in “P” or “N” position and al l of the electric loads and A/C, etc. are turned OFF.
3. Select “ALTERNATOR DUTY” in “Active Test” of “ENGINE”, and then check the value of “BATTERY
VOLT” monitor when DUTY value of “DUTY” is set to 40.0 %.
4. Check the value of “BATTERY VOLT” monitor when DUTY value of “DUTY” is set to 80.0%.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK IPDM E/R (CONSULT)
Perform IPDM E/R self-diagnosis with CONSULT. Refer to PCS-9, "CONSULT Function (IPDM E/R)"
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Is the inspection result normal?
No malfunction detected>> GO TO 4.
Malfunction detected>> Check applicable parts, and repair or replace corresponding parts.
4.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN GE NERATOR AND IPDM E/R
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect generator connector and IPDM E/R connector.
3. Check continuity between generator harnes s connector and IPDM E/R harness connector.
“BATTERY VOLT”
2 seconds after setting the
DUTY value of “ALTERNA-
TOR DUTY” to 40.0 % : 12 - 13.6 V
“BATTERY VOLT”
20 seconds after setting
the DUTY value of “ALTER-
NATOR DUTY” to 80.0 % : +0.5 V or more against
the value of “BATTERY
VOLT” monitor when
DUTY value is 40.0 %
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B TERMINAL CIRCUIT
B TERMINAL CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000009460661
“B” terminal circuit supplies power to charge the battery and to operate the vehicles electrical system.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009460662
Regarding Wiring Diagram information. Refer to CHG-12, "Wiring Diagram".
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 terminal “B” connection. Confirm repa ir by performing complete Charging system test
using the EXP-800 NI or GR8-1200 NI (if availabl e). Refer to applicable Instruction Manual for
proper testing procedures.
2.CHECK “B” TERMINAL CIRCUIT
Check voltage between generator “B” terminal and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Check harness for open between generator and fusible link.
3.CHECK “B” TERMINAL CONNECT ION (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
1. Start engine, then engine running at idle and warm.
2. Check voltage between battery positive te rminal and generator connector “B” terminal.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> “B” terminal circuit is normal. Refer to CHG-17, "Work Flow (With EXP-800 NI or GR8-1200 NI)"
or CHG-20, "Work Flow (Without EXP-800 NI or GR8-1200 NI)".
NO >> Check harness between battery and generator for continuity.
(+)
(-)Voltage
(Approx.)
Generator
Connector Terminal F6 1 Ground Battery voltage
(+) (-)Voltage
(Approx.)
Generator
Connector Terminal F6 1 Battery positive terminal Less than 0.2V
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L TERMINAL CIRCUIT (OPEN)CHG-27
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L TERMINAL CIRCUIT (OPEN)
DescriptionINFOID:0000000009460663
The “L” terminal circuit controls the charge warning
lamp. The charge warning lamp turns ON when the igni-
tion switch is set to ON or START. When the generator is providing sufficient voltage with the engine running,
the charge warning lamp turns OFF. If the charge warn ing lamp illuminates with the engine running, a malfunc-
tion is indicated.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009460664
Regarding Wiring Diagram information. Refer to CHG-12, "Wiring Diagram".
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 Charging system test
using EXP-800 NI or GR8-1200 NI (if available). Refer to applicable Instruction Manual for proper
testing procedures.
2.CHECK “L” TERMINAL CIRCUIT (OPEN)
1. Disconnect the generator connector.
2. Apply ground to generator 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-17, "Work Flow (With EXP-800 NI or GR8-1200 NI)" or
CHG-20, "Work Flow (Without EXP-800 NI or GR8-1200 NI)"
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NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK HARNESS CONTI NUITY (OPEN CIRCUIT)
1. Disconnect the battery cabl e from the negative terminal.
2. Disconnect the combination meter connector.
3. Check continuity between generator harness connector and combination meter harness connector.
is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace the harness or connectors.
4.CHECK HARNESS CONTI NUITY (OPEN CIRCUIT)
Check continuity between combination me ter harness connector and fuse block (J/B).
Generator
GroundCondition
Connector Terminal Ignition switch position Charge warning lamp F7 2 ON Illuminate
Generator Combination meter Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
F7 2 M24 11 Yes
Combination meter Fuse box (J/B) Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
M24 21 M5 8P Yes
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S TERMINAL CIRCUIT
S TERMINAL CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000009460667
The output voltage of the generator is controlled by the IC regulator at terminal “S” detecting the input voltage
from battery.
The “S” terminal circuit detects the battery voltage to adjust the generator output voltage with the IC voltage
regulator.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009460668
Regarding Wiring Diagram information. Refer to CHG-12, "Wiring Diagram".
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 repa ir by performing complete Charging system test
using EXP-800 NI or GR8-1200 NI (if available). Refer to the applicable Instruction Manual for
proper testing procedures.
2.CHECK “S” TERMINAL CIRCUIT
Check voltage between generator harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Refer to CHG-17, "Work Flow (With EXP-800 NI or GR8-1200 NI)" or CHG-20, "Work Flow (With-
out EXP-800 NI or GR8-1200 NI)".
NO >> Check harness for open between generator and fuse.
(+)
(-)Voltage
(Approx.)
Generator
Connector Terminal F7 3 Ground Battery voltage
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CHARGING SYSTEMCHG-31
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
CHARGING SYSTEM
Symptom TableINFOID:0000000009460669
Symptom Reference
Battery discharged
Refer to CHG-17, "Work Flow (With EXP-800 NI or GR8-1200 NI)"
or CHG-20, "Work Flow (Without EXP-800 NI or GR8-1200 NI)"
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The charge warning lamp does not illuminate when the ignition
switch is set to ON.
The charge warning lamp does not turn OFF after the engine
starts.
The charging warning lamp turns ON when increasing the engine
speed.
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COMPONENT PARTSEC-27
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The ECM activates the fuel pump for 1 second after the ignition
switch is turned ON to improve engine start ability. If the ECM
receives a engine speed signal from the camshaft position sensor
(PHASE), it knows that the engine is rotating, and causes the pump
to operate. If the engine speed signal is not received when the igni-
tion switch is ON, the engine stalls. The ECM stops pump operation
and prevents battery discharging, thereby improving safety. The
ECM does not directly drive the fuel pump. It sends the control signal
to the fuel pump control module, which in turn controls the fuel
pump.
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
The fuel level sensor is mounted in the fuel level sensor unit.
The sensor detects a fuel level in the fuel tank and tr ansmits a signal to the combination meter. The combina-
tion meter sends the fuel level sensor signal to the ECM via the CAN communication line.
It consists of two parts, one is mechanical float and the ot her is variable resistor. Fuel level sensor output volt-
age changes depending on the movement of the fuel mechanical float.
Fuel Tank Temperature SensorINFOID:0000000009462060
The fuel tank temperature sensor is used to detect the fuel tempera-
ture inside the fuel tank. The sensor modifies a voltage signal from
the ECM. The modified signal returns to the ECM as the fuel temper-
ature input. The sensor uses a ther mistor which is sensitive to the
change in temperature. The electrical resistance of the thermistor
decreases as temperature increases.
*: These data are reference values and are measured between ECM terminals.
Mass Air Flow Sensor (With Intake Air Temperature Sensor)INFOID:0000000009462061
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR
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Condition Fuel pump operation
Ignition switch is turned to ON. Operates for 1 second.
Engine running and cranking Operates.
When engine is stopped Stops in 1.5 seconds.
Except as shown above Sto ps .
SEF012P
Fluid temperature
[° C ( °F)] Voltage* (V) Resistance (k
Ω)
20 (68) 3.5 2.3 - 2.7
50 (122) 2.2 0.79 - 0.90
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COMPONENT PARTSEC-35
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EVAP Canister Vent Control ValveINFOID:0000000009462080
The EVAP canister vent control valve is located on the EVAP canis-
ter and is used to seal the canister vent.
This solenoid valve responds to signals from the ECM. When the
ECM sends an ON signal, the coil in the solenoid valve is energized.
A plunger will then move to seal the canister vent. The ability to seal
the vent is necessary for the on board diagnosis of other evaporative
emission control system components.
This solenoid valve is used only for diagnosis, and usually remains
opened.
When the vent is closed, under normal purge conditions, the evapo-
rative emission control system is depressurized and allows “EVAP
Control System” diagnosis.
EVAP Control System Pressure SensorINFOID:0000000009462081
The EVAP control system pressure sensor detects pressure in the
purge line. The sensor output voltage to the ECM increases as pres-
sure increases.
Battery Current Sensor (With Battery Temperature Sensor)INFOID:0000000009462082
OUTLINE
The power generation voltage variable control enables fuel con-
sumption to be decreased by reducing the engine load which is
caused by the power generation of the generator.
Based on sensor signals, ECM judges whether or not the power
generation voltage variable contro l is performed. When performing
the power generation voltage variable control, ECM calculates the
target power generation voltage based on the sensor signal. And
ECM sends the calculated value as the power generation command
value to IPDM E/R. For the details of the power generation voltage
variable control, refer to CHG-10, "System Description"
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CAUTION:
Never connect the electrical co mponent or the ground wire
directly to the battery terminal. The connection cau ses the malfunction of the power generation volt-
age variable control, and then the battery discharge may occur.
BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR
The battery current sensor is installed to the battery negative cable. The sensor measures the charging/dis-
charging current of the battery.
BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR
PBIB1263E
PBIB3370E
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