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Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. CHECK BATTERY TERMINALS CONNECTION

    Check if battery terminals are clean and tight.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 2

    NO: Repair battery terminals connection.

  2. CHECK FUSE

    Check for blown fuse and fusible link.

    Unit Power source (Power supply terminals) Fuse or Fusible Link
    Generator Battery (terminal 3) Fuse 30
    Battery (terminal 1) Fusible Link A
    Combination meter Ignition switch ON (terminal 16) Fuse 14

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 3

    NO: Be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse or fusible link.

  3. CHECK GENERATOR GROUND TERMINAL CONNECTION

    Verify connector E209 terminal 5 (generator ground harness) is clean and tight.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 4

    NO: Repair connection.

  4. CHECK DRIVE BELT TENSION

    Check drive belt tension. Refer to "CHECKING DRIVE BELTS " (VQ40DE) or "CHECKING DRIVE BELTS " (VK56DE).

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Inspection End.

    NO: Repair as needed.