Work Flow

DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORK FLOW

Work Flow


OVERALL SEQUENCE







DETAILED FLOW

NOTE:
To ensure a complete and thorough diagnosis, the battery, starter and alternator test segments must be done as a set from start to finish.

1. PRELIMINARY INSPECTION

Perform the preliminary inspection. Refer to "Inspection Procedure" Charging System Preliminary Inspection.
- GO TO 2.

2. DIAGNOSIS WITH STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM TESTER

Perform the charging system test using Starting/Charging System Tester (SST: J-44373). For details and operating instructions, refer to Technical Service Bulletin.
Test result
CHARGING SYSTEM NORMAL-Charging system is normal and will also show "DIODE RIPPLE" test result.
NO CHARGING VOLTAGE-GO TO 3.
LOW CHARGING VOLTAGE-GO TO 11.
HIGH CHARGING VOLTAGE-GO TO 13.
DIODE RIPPLE NORMAL-Diode ripple is OK and will also show "CHARGING VOLTAGE" test result.
EXCESS RIPPLE DETECTED-Replace the alternator. Perform "DIODE RIPPLE" test again using Starting/
Charging System Tester (SST: J-44373) to confirm repair.
DIODE RIPPLE NOT DETECTED-GO TO 4.

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

Turn the ignition switch ON.
Does the charge warning lamp illuminate?
YES- GO TO 5.
NO- GO TO 4.

4. "L" TERMINAL CIRCUIT (OPEN) INSPECTION

Check "L" terminal circuit (open). Refer to "Diagnosis Procedure" L Terminal Circuit (Open).
Is the "L" terminal circuit normal?
YES- Replace alternator.
NO- Repair as needed.

5. INSPECTION WITH CHARGE WARNING LAMP (IDLING)

Start the engine and run it at idle.
Does the charge warning lamp turn OFF?
YES- GO TO 8.
NO- GO TO 6.

6. "L" TERMINAL CIRCUIT (SHORT) INSPECTION

Check "L" terminal circuit (short). Refer to "Diagnosis Procedure" L Terminal Circuit (Short).
Is the "L" terminal circuit normal?
YES- GO TO 7.
NO- Repair as needed.

7. "S" TERMINAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION

Check "S" terminal circuit. Refer to "Diagnosis Procedure" S Terminal Circuit.
Is the "S" terminal circuit normal?
YES- GO TO 9.
NO- Repair as needed.

8. 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 10.
NO- GO TO 9.

9. INSPECTION OF ALTERNATOR PULLEY

Check alternator pulley. Refer to "Inspection" Inspection.
Is alternator pulley normal?
YES- Replace alternator.
NO- Repair as needed.

10. "B" TERMINAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION

Check "B" terminal circuit. Refer to "Diagnosis Procedure" B Terminal Circuit.
Is "B" terminal circuit normal?
YES- Replace alternator.
NO- Repair as needed.

11. "B" TERMINAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION

Check "B" terminal circuit. Refer to "Diagnosis Procedure" B Terminal Circuit.
Is "B" terminal circuit normal?
YES- GO TO 12.
NO- Repair as needed.

12. INSPECTION OF ALTERNATOR PULLEY

Check alternator pulley. Refer to "Inspection" Inspection.
Is alternator pulley normal?
YES- Replace alternator.
NO- Repair as needed.

13. "S" TERMINAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION

Check "S" terminal circuit. Refer to "Diagnosis Procedure" S Terminal Circuit.
Is the "S" terminal circuit normal?
YES- Replace alternator.
NO- Repair as needed.