Detailed Flow
- PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
Perform the preliminary inspection. Refer to Inspection Procedure .
GO TO 2.
- INSPECTION WITH CHARGE WARNING LAMP (IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED ON)
Turn the ignition switch ON.
Does the charge warning lamp illuminate?
YES
GO TO 3.
NO
GO TO 9.
- INSPECTION WITH CHARGE WARNING LAMP (IDLING)
Start the engine and run it at idle.
Does the charge warning lamp turn OFF?
YES
GO TO 4.
NO
GO TO 5.
- INSPECTION WITH CHARGE WARNING LAMP (ENGINE AT 2, 500 RPM)
Increase and maintain the engine speed at 2, 500 RPM.
Does the charge warning lamp illuminate?
YES
GO TO 7.
NO
Inspection End.
- "L" TERMINAL CIRCUIT (SHORT) INSPECTION
Check terminal "L" circuit for short. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 6.
NO
Repair as needed.
- "S" TERMINAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check terminal "S" circuit. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 7.
NO
Repair as needed.
- MEASURE "B" TERMINAL VOLTAGE
Start engine. With engine running at 2, 500 RPM, measure "B" terminal voltage.
What voltage does the measurement result show?
Less than 13.0 V
GO TO 8.
More than 16.0 V
Replace generator. Refer to Removal and Installation - VQ40DE (VQ40DE) or Removal and Installation - VK56VD (VK56VD).
- "B" TERMINAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check "B" terminal circuit. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
Replace generator. Refer to Removal and Installation - VQ40DE (VQ40DE) or Removal and Installation - VK56VD (VK56VD).
NO
Repair as needed.
- INSPECTION WITH CHARGE WARNING LAMP (IGNITION SWITCH IS ON)
- Disconnect generator connector and apply ground to "L" terminal.
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
Does the charge warning lamp illuminate?
YES
Replace generator. Refer to Removal and Installation - VQ40DE (VQ40DE) or Removal and Installation - VK56VD (VK56VD).
NO
GO TO 10.
- CHECK "L" TERMINAL CIRCUIT (OPEN)
Check "L" terminal circuit open. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .
Repair as needed.