Work Flow (With 165-DSS-5000P)

CHARGING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH 165-DSS-5000P 

To test the charging system, use the following special service tools:

• 165-DSS-5000P battery and electrical diagnostic analyzer

OVERALL SEQUENCE 

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DETAILED FLOW 

1. PRELIMINARY INSPECTION 

   Perform the preliminary inspection. Refer to Inspection Procedure .

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   GO TO 2

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2. CHECK DTC 

   CONSULT Select "Self Diagnostic Result" mode of "ENGINE". Is any DTC detected?

   YES>>

   Refer to DTC Index .

   NO>>

   GO TO 3

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3. STOP POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEM 

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

   • After selecting "ENGINE", 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.)
   • 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 "Self-Diagnostic Results" history of "ENGINE".]

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   GO TO 4.

4. DIAGNOSIS WITH 165-DSS-5000P 

   Perform the system test using battery and electrical diagnostic analyzer 165-DSS-5000P. Refer to the applicable instruction manual for proper testing procedures.

   Test result:

   CHARGING NORMAL>>

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

   NO OUTPUT>>

   GO TO 5

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   LOW OUTPUT or HIGH OUTPUT>>

   GO TO 12

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   EXCESSIVE RIPPLE, OPEN PHASE, OPEN DIODE or SHORTED DIODE>>

   Replace the generator. Refer to Removal and Installation . Perform system test again using the 165-DSS-5000P battery and electrical diagnostic analyzer to confirm repair.

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

   Ignition switch ON. Does the charge warning lamp illuminate?

   YES>>

   GO TO 7

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   NO>>

   GO TO 6

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6. "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 .

   NO>>

   Repair as needed.

7. 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

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   NO>>

   GO TO 8

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8. "L" TERMINAL CIRCUIT (SHORT) INSPECTION 

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

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   NO>>

   GO TO 10

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10. INSPECTION OF GENERATOR PULLEY 

    Check generator pulley. Refer to Removal and Installation . Is generator pulley normal?

    YES>>

    Replace generator. Refer to Removal and Installation .

    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 .

    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 Removal and Installation . Is generator pulley normal?

    YES>>

    Replace generator. Refer to Removal and Installation .

    NO>>

    Repair as needed.