Battery: Testing and Inspection

2GR-FXE CHARGING: BATTERY: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

HINT
The type of ignition switch used on this model differs according to the specifications of the vehicle. For the expressions listed in this section, refer to the "Ignition Switch Expressions" precaution Service Precautions.

1. CHECK AUXILIARY BATTERY VOLTAGE

NOTICE:
If the battery is weak or if the engine is difficult to start, perform the following procedure.

(a) Check the battery for damage and deformation. If severe damage, deformation or leakage is found, replace the battery.

(b) Check the voltage.

(1) Turn the ignition switch off and turn on the headlights for 20 to 30 seconds. This will remove the surface charge from the battery.

(2) Measure the battery voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:





HINT
If the voltage is not as specified, charge the battery.

2. CHECK BATTERY TERMINAL

(a) Check that the battery terminals are not loose or corroded.

If the terminals are corroded, clean them.

3. CHECK FUSES

(a) Measure the resistance of each fuse for the charging system.

Standard Resistance





* If any of the results is not as specified, replace the fuse(s) as necessary.

4. CHECK AUXILIARY BATTERY VENTILATION HOSE

(a) Make sure that the white marking of the hose faces upward horizontally to ground.

(b) Make sure that the hose is not kinked.