Battery And Charging System

• Component Location
  • Battery And Charging System Component Location Index
    • 4.0L
    • 4.6L
• Specifications
  • General Specifications
  • Torque Specifications
• Description And Operation
  • Charging System
    • Notes
    • Battery
    • Principles of Operation
• Diagnosis And Testing
  • Charging System
    • Notes
    • Special Tool(s)
    • Battery Positive Output (B+) Circuit 38 (BK/OG)
    • I Circuit 904 (LG/RD)
    • A Circuit 35 (OG/LB)
    • Inspection and Verification
    • Powertrain Control Module Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
    • Symptom Chart
    • Connector Circuit Reference
      • Generator C102a
      • Generator C102b
      • Powertrain Control Module C175a
    • Pinpoint Tests
      • Pinpoint Test A: The Battery is Discharged or Battery Voltage is Low
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Testing
      • Pinpoint Test B: The Charging System Warning Indicator is ON With the Engine Running (The Charging System Voltage Does Not Increase)
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Testing
      • Pinpoint Test C: The Charging System Overcharges (Battery Voltage Is Greater Than 15.5 Volts)
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Testing
      • Pinpoint Test D: The Charging System Warning Indicator is ON with the Engine Running and the Battery Increases Voltage
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Testing
      • Pinpoint Test E: The Charging System Warning Indicator is Off With the Ignition Switch in the ON Position and the Engine Off
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Testing
      • Pinpoint Test F: The Charging System Warning Indicator Flickers or is Intermittent
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Testing
      • Pinpoint Test G: The Generator is Noisy
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Testing
      • Pinpoint Test H: Radio Interference
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Testing
    • Component Tests
      • Battery - Drain Test
      • Battery - Electronic Drains Which Shut Off When the Battery Cable is Disconnected Test
      • Generator On-Vehicle Tests
      • Generator On-Vehicle Tests - Load Test
      • Generator On-Vehicle Tests - No-Load Test
  • Battery
    • Special Tool(s)
    • Inspection and Verification
    • Pinpoint Tests
      • Pinpoint Test I: Battery Condition Test
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Testing
• General Procedures
  • Battery Disconnect
• Removal And Installation
  • Battery - 4.0L SOHC
    • Notes
    • Removal and Installation
      • Notes
      • Item 1: Starter Solenoid Terminals Protective Cap Removal Note
      • Item 17: Harness Locator Removal Note
      • Item 19: Generator B+ Terminal Nut Removal Note
      • Item 22: Battery Junction Box Nut Removal Note
  • Battery - 4.6L (2V)
    • Notes
    • Removal and Installation
      • Notes
      • Item 1: Starter Solenoid Terminals Protective Cap Removal Note
      • Item 12: Battery Cable Bracket And Engine Ground Cable Nuts Removal Note
      • Item 18: Generator B+ Terminal Nut Removal Note
      • Item 23: Battery Junction Box Nut Removal Note
  • Generator - 4.0L SOHC
    • Removal and Installation
      • Notes
      • Item 1: Front End Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Removal Note
      • Item 2: Front End Accessory Drive Belt Removal Note
      • Item 3: Generator B+ Terminal Nut Removal Note
  • Generator - 4.6L (2V)
    • Removal and Installation
      • Notes
      • Item 3: Front End Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Removal Note
      • Item 4: Front End Accessory Drive Belt Removal Note
      • Item 6: Generator B+ Terminal Nut Removal Note
      • Item 10: Lower Generator Bolts Removal Note