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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. STOP POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEM 

    Stop the operation of the power generation voltage variable control in either of the following procedures.

    • After selecting "ENGINE" using CONSULT, set the DUTY value of "ALTERNATOR DUTY" to 0 % by selecting "ALTERNATOR DUTY" of "Active Test". Continue "Active Test" until the end of inspection. (When the DUTY value is 0 or 100 %, the normal power generation is performed according to the characteristic of the IC regulator of the generator.)
    • Turn the ignition switch OFF, and disconnect the battery current sensor connector. [However, DTC (P1550-P1554) of the engine might remain. After finishing the inspection, connect the battery current sensor connector and erase the self diagnosis results history of the engine using CONSULT.]

    GO TO 3 .

  3. DIAGNOSIS WITH DSS - 5000P NI 

    Perform the charging system test using Battery and electrical diagnostic station DSS - 5000P NI. Refer to the applicable Instruction Information for proper testing procedures.

    Test result

    NO

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

    NO

    GO TO 4 .

    LOW OUTPUT

    GO TO 12 .

    HIGH OUTPUT

    GO TO 14 .

    EXCESSIVE RIPPLE, OPEN PHASE, OPEN DIODE or SHORTED DIODE

    Replace the generator. Refer to Removal and Installation - MRA8DE  or Removal and Installation - MR16DDT . Perform system test again using Battery and electrical diagnostic station DSS - 5000P NI to confirm repair.

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

    Turn the ignition switch ON.

    Does the charge warning lamp illuminate?

    YES

    GO TO 6 .

    NO

    GO TO 5 .

  5. "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 - MRA8DE  or Removal and Installation - MR16DDT .

    NO

    Repair as needed.

  6. INSPECTION WITH CHARGE WARNING LAMP (IDLING) 

    Start the engine and run it at idle.

    Does the charge warning lamp turn OFF?

    YES

    GO TO 9 .

    NO

    GO TO 7 .

  7. "L" TERMINAL CIRCUIT (SHORT) INSPECTION 

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

    Is the "L" terminal circuit normal?

    YES

    GO TO 8 .

    NO

    Repair as needed.

  8. "S" TERMINAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

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

    Is the "S" terminal circuit normal?

    YES

    GO TO 10 .

    NO

    Repair as needed.

  9. 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 11 .

    NO

    GO TO 10 .

  10. INSPECTION OF GENERATOR PULLEY 

    Check generator pulley. Refer to Inspection .

    Is generator pulley normal?

    YES

    Replace generator. Refer to Removal and Installation - MRA8DE  or Removal and Installation - MR16DDT .

    NO

    Repair as needed.

  11. "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 - MRA8DE  or Removal and Installation - MR16DDT .

    NO

    Repair as needed.

  12. "B" TERMINAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

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

    Is "B" terminal circuit normal?

    YES

    GO TO 13 .

    NO

    Repair as needed.

  13. INSPECTION OF GENERATOR PULLEY 

    Check generator pulley. Refer to Inspection .

    Is generator pulley normal?

    YES

    Replace generator. Refer to Removal and Installation - MRA8DE  or Removal and Installation - MR16DDT .

    NO

    Repair as needed.

  14. "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 - MRA8DE  or Removal and Installation - MR16DDT .

    NO

    Repair as needed.