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1. SPECIFICATION
Typ. HPS EPS
Capacity 120 A 140 A
70/120 A at 76/140 A at
Normal output
Alternator 1,800/6,500 rpm 1,800/6,500 rpm
Regulator voltage 14.6 V ←
Length 12.5 mm ←
Brush
Wear limit 7 mm ←
Typ. Maintenance Free ←
Battery
Capacity 90 AH ←

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2. INSPECTION
1) Alternator Output Test
Item How to check DTC set value / Action

1. Disconnect the cable connected to the - Pass: If the measured current is

B terminal on the alternator. Connect 45 A or higher.
one end of the ammeter to the B - Fail: If the measured current is
terminal and the other end to the cable less than 45 A.
Output connected to the B terminal. - Check the current of the B
current 2. Measure the maximum output value. terminal.
(Maintain the engine speed between
2,500 and 3,000 rpm.)
(Turn the headlamp and all the
electrical switches on.)

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1. Move the gear selector lever to the - Open circuit: If the measured
neutral position. current is 5 A or higher.
B terminal 2. Maintain the engine speed at 2,500 rpm
current
with the vehicle unloaded.
(Turn all the electrical switches off.)

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the - Pass: If the measured resistance
battery. is between 3 and 6 Ω.
Rotor
2. Remove the B terminal and turn off the - Faulty rotor coil or slip ring: If the
coil
resistance ignition switch. measured resistance is less than
3. Measure the resistance between the L 3 Ω or greater than 6 Ω.
and F terminals with an ohmmeter.
1. Connect the B terminal wiring. - Specification: 12.5 V to 14.5 V
L terminal 2. Measure the voltage with the engine - Faulty IC regulator or field coil:
voltage running. 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 Defective alternator voltage regulator Replace the alternator
battery
Defective voltage detection wiring Repair or replace
Discharged battery Loose alternator drive belt Adjust the belt tension or replace
Poor connection of related circuit or Retighten the loose connection or
open circuit repair open circuit
Defective alternator voltage regulator Replace the alternator
Terminated battery Replace the battery
Defective ground Repair
Charge warning Defective alternator voltage regulator Replace the alternator
lamp does not

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Open circuit in charge warning lamp, Replace or repair the charge
come on when
fuse or wiring warning lamp or fuse
turning on ignition
switch with engine Defective ignition switch Replace the ignition switch
stopped
Defective ground of alternator circuit Repair
Charge warning Defective alternator voltage regulator Replace the alternator
lamp is not turned
Corroded or worn battery cable Repair or replace the battery
off after starting
cable
engine
Loose alternator drive belt Replace the batteryAdjust the belt
tension or replace the belt
Defective wiring harness Repair or replace

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3) Checking Battery

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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.

(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.

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- 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.

▶ How to read display

- Red area (①): overdischarge or faulty

battery
- Yellow area (②): Need to be charged
(using a vehicle alternator and a battery
charger)
- Green area (③): Normal
- Red area on the left-hand side of OK (④
Impossible to charge with an alternator
- Green area with OK (⑤): Normally
charged
- Red area on the right-hand side of OK
(⑥): 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
1. The positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery
2. The positive (+) terminal of the booster battery
3. The negative (-) terminal of the booster battery
4. 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.

▶ Starting
1. Prepare a set of jumper cables.
2. Place another vehicle that has the same 12 V of power near to the discharged vehicle.

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3. Switch off all electrical accessories for the discharged vehicle.
4. Apply the parking brake and shift the transaxle to the P position (automatic transaxle) or
neutral (N) position (manual transaxle).
5. Connect the jumper cables.
6. Try to start the discharged vehicle while accelerating the engine rpm in the booster vehicle.
7. Attempt to start the engine with the discharged battery.
8. After starting the engine, carefully disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse sequence of
connection.

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(4) Maintenance
If the charge warning lamp ( ) on the instrument cluster comes on while driving, there is a
malfunction in the charge system including the battery. Therefore, carrying out the system
check is needed.

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- Make sure that the battery cables are firmly connected.
- If the terminals are corroded, clean them with a wire brush or sandpapers.
- Always disconnect the battery cables with the ignition key removed. When disconnecting the
battery cables with the ignition key turned to ON or ACC position, several electric units can
be damaged due to sudden voltage change.
- Check the battery for crack, damage or fluid leaks. Replace it if necessary.
Wipe out the battery fluid on the battery surface using a rubber glove and a clean cloth
wetted with soapy water.

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1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1) Overview
The charge system is designed to supply electrical energy to the vehicle while driving, and
supplies a constant direct current voltage by converting mechanical rotational movement to
electrical energy.
The voltage regulator on the back of the alternator controls the generated voltage in all rotating
ranges and adjusts the system voltage according to the electric load and ambient temperature
change.

2) System Layout (Locations)

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Alternator Battery

The alternator charges the battery and It converts the chemical energy to the
supplies power to each electric unit by electrical energy and supplies power to
converting the mechanical energy to the the corresponding electric units when
electrical energy. starting the engine.

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2. OPERATING PROCESS

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3. CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

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