Detailed Flow
- PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
Perform the preliminary inspection. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .
GO TO 2 .
- INSPECTION WITH CHARGE WARNING LAMP (IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED ON)
When ignition switch is turned ON.
Does the charge warning lamp illuminate?
YES
GO TO 3 .
NO
GO TO 9 .
- INSPECTION WITH CHARGE WARNING LAMP (IDLING)
Start the engine and run it at idle
Does the charge warning lamp turn OFF?
YES
GO TO 4 .
NO
GO TO 5 .
- INSPECTION WITH CHARGE WARNING LAMP (ENGINE AT 2, 500 RPM)
Increase and maintain the engine speed at 2, 500 RPM.
Does the charge warning lamp illuminate?
YES
GO TO 7 .
NO
Inspection End.
- "L" TERMINAL CIRCUIT (SHORT) INSPECTION
Check terminal "L" circuit for (short). Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 6 .
NO
Repair as needed.
- "S" TERMINAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check terminal "S" circuit. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 7 .
NO
Repair as needed.
- MEASURE "B" TERMINAL VOLTAGE
Start engine. With engine running at 2, 500 RPM, measure "B" terminal voltage.
What voltage does the measurement result show?
Less than 13.0 V
GO TO 8 .
More than 16.0 V
Replace generator. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- "B" TERMINAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check "B" terminal circuit. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
Replace generator. Refer to Removal and Installation .
NO
Repair as needed.
- INSPECTION WITH CHARGE WARNING LAMP (IGNITION SWITCH IS ON)
- Disconnect generator connector and apply ground to "L" terminal.
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
Does the charge warning lamp illuminate?
YES
Replace generator. Refer to Removal and Installation .
NO
GO TO 10 .
- CHECK "L" TERMINAL CIRCUIT (OPEN)
Check "L" terminal circuit (OPEN). Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .
Repair as needed.