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On Vehicle Inspection

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  1. The engine control system can be more quickly diagnosed for problems by using the KDS. (Refer to "DTC guide")
    1. Self diagnosis: Checking failure and Diagnosis Trouble Code (DTC)
    2. Data analysis: Checking the system input/output data state
    3. Actuation test: Checking the system operation condition
    4. Software Management: Controlling other features including system option setting and Zero-Adjustment
  2. Check the continuity of the fuse (A).

    Alternator fuse 

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    Battery fuse 

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  3. Check the battery terminal for corrosion and connection.
    NOTE:
    • Check the alternator "B" terminal condition.
    • Check the alternator "B" terminal for tightening nut.
    • Check the Battery positive (+), negative (-) terminal condition.
    • Check Battery positive (+), negative (-) terminal for tightening nut.
    • Check the ground cable on the body for tightening bolt.
    • Check the engine room & relay box positive (+) cable condition.
    • Check the engine room & relay box negative (-) cable for tightening nut.
    • Check the ground connection condition.
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  4. Check the connector connection, contact defect, bending, corrosion, deformation or damage.
  5. Check the condition of engine ground cable (A) and tight to specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 

    26.5 - 32.4 N.m (2.7 - 3.3 kgf.m, 19.5 - 23.9 lb.ft)

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  6. Check the condition of transaxle ground cable (A) and tight to specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 

    26.5 - 32.4 N.m (2.7 - 3.3 kgf.m, 19.5 - 23.9 lb.ft)

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  7. Inspect the drive belt.
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    NOTE: Replace the belt when the belt cracks and damages.
  8. Check the charging system components
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