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Detailed Flow

NOTE: To ensure a complete and thorough diagnosis, the battery, stater and generator test segments must be done as a set from start to finish.
  1. PRELIMINARY INSPECTION 

    Perform the preliminary inspection. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .

    GO TO 2.

  2. DIAGNOSIS WITH 165-DSS - 5000P 

    Perform the system test using battery and electrical diagnostic analyzer 165-DSS-5000P. Refer to the applicable Instruction Manual for proper testing procedures.

    Test result

    NO

    Charging system is normal and will also show "DIODE RIPPLE" test result.

    NO

    GO TO 3.

    LOW OUTPUT

    GO TO 11.

    HIGH OUTPUT

    GO TO 13.

    EXCESSIVE RIPPLE, OPEN PHASE, OPEN DIODE or SHORTED DIODE

    Replace the generator. Refer to Removal and Installation . Perform system test again using the 165-DSS-5000P battery and electrical diagnostic analyzer to confirm repair.

  3. INSPECTION WITH CHARGE WARNING LAMP (IGNITION SWITCH IS ON) 

    Turn the ignition switch ON.

    Does the charge warning lamp illuminate?

    YES

    GO TO 5.

    NO

    GO TO 4.

  4. "L" TERMINAL CIRCUIT (OPEN) INSPECTION 

    Check "L" terminal circuit (open). Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .

    Is the "L" terminal circuit normal?

    YES

    Replace generator. Refer to Removal and Installation .

    NO

    Repair as needed.

  5. INSPECTION WITH CHARGE WARNING LAMP (IDLING) 

    Start the engine and run it at idle.

    Does the charge warning lamp turn OFF?

    YES

    GO TO 8.

    NO

    GO TO 6.

  6. "L" TERMINAL CIRCUIT (SHORT) INSPECTION 

    Check "L" terminal circuit (short). Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .

    Is the "L" terminal circuit normal?

    YES

    GO TO 7.

    NO

    Repair as needed.

  7. "S" TERMINAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

    Check "S" terminal circuit. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .

    Is the "S" terminal circuit normal?

    YES

    GO TO 9.

    NO

    Repair as needed.

  8. INSPECTION WITH CHARGE WARNING LAMP (ENGINE AT 3, 000 RPM) 

    Increase and maintain the engine speed at 3, 000 RPM.

    Does the charge warning lamp remain off?

    YES

    GO TO 10.

    NO

    GO TO 9.

  9. INSPECTION OF GENERATOR PULLEY 

    Check generator pulley. Refer to Inspection .

    Is generator pulley normal?

    YES

    Replace generator. Refer to Removal and Installation .

    NO

    Repair as needed.

  10. "B" TERMINAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

    Check "B" terminal circuit. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .

    Is "B" terminal circuit normal?

    YES

    Replace generator. Refer to Removal and Installation .

    NO

    Repair as needed.

  11. "B" TERMINAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

    Check "B" terminal circuit. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .

    Is "B" terminal circuit normal?

    YES

    GO TO 12.

    NO

    Repair as needed.

  12. INSPECTION OF GENERATOR PULLEY 

    Check generator pulley. Refer to Inspection .

    Is generator pulley normal?

    YES

    Replace generator. Refer to Removal and Installation .

    NO

    Repair as needed.

  13. "S" TERMINAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

    Check "S" terminal circuit. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .

    Is the "S" terminal circuit normal?

    YES

    Replace generator. Refer to Removal and Installation .

    NO

    Repair as needed.

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