Step
| Action
| Value(s)
| Yes
| No
|
1
|
- Start the engine.
- Connect the voltmeter (set at DC scale) between the generator
L terminal and ground.
Is the voltage above the specified value?
| 8.0 V
|
Go to Step 2
|
Go to Step 3
|
2
| Connect the voltmeter to the generator BAT
terminal.
Is the voltage above the specified value?
| More than 8.0 V
|
Go to Step
4
|
Go to Step 5
|
3
|
- Inspect for an open or a poor connection in CKT 225 between genreator
terminal L and PCM connector C2 terminal 35.
- Repair as needed.
Are the repairs complete?
| --
| System
OK
| --
|
4
|
- Run the engine at fast idle.
- Turn all of the accessories off.
- Connect the voltmeter (DC scale) across the battery terminals.
Is the voltage within the specified range?
| 13.3--15.5 V
|
Go to Step
6
|
Go to Step 7
|
5
|
- Inspect between the generator BAT terminal and the battery for
an open in CKT1.
- Repair as needed.
Are the repairs complete?
| --
| System
OK
| --
|
6
|
- Test the generator. Refer to
Charging System Diagnosis
Charging System Diagnosis
- Load test the battery. Refer to
Battery Load Test
Battery Load Test .
Repair as needed.
Are the repairs complete?
| --
| System
OK
| --
|
7
| Replace the generator.
Refer to
Generator Replacement
Generator Replacement L36.
Are the repairs complete?
| --
| System
OK
| --
|
