CAUTION:
Do not apply direct battery positive voltage to generator terminal 2A and 2B, otherwise it could cause damage to the internal parts (regulator) of the generator.
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Verify that the assembly condition of the drive belt is normal. (See DRIVE BELT INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)
3. Switch the ignition to ON (engine off), verify that the charging system warning light illuminates.
If it does not illuminate, inspect the charging system warning light and the wiring harness.
If the charging system warning light and the wiring harness are normal, inspect the PCM.
4. Verify that the charging system warning light goes out after the engine is started.
If the charging system warning light does not go out, perform the DTC inspection, then perform troubleshooting according to the corresponding diagnostic procedure. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].) (See DTC TABLE [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Verify that the assembly condition of the drive belt is normal. (See DRIVE BELT INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)
3. Turn off all electrical loads.
4. Start the engine.
5. Verify that the generator rotates smoothly without any noise while the engine is running.
If there is any noise, find the cause and repair or replace the generator.
6. Measure the voltage at each terminal using a tester.
If it is not as specified, find the cause and repair or replace the applicable part.
Generator standard voltage [IG-ON]
Terminal 1A: Capacitor voltage
Terminal 2A: Approx. 1.0 V
Terminal 2B: Approx. 1.0 V
Terminal 2C: B+
Generator standard voltage [Idle, 20 °C {68 °F}]
Terminal 1A: Capacitor voltage
Terminal 2A, 2B: Turn the electrical loads (headlights, blower motor, rear window defroster, brake lights, etc.) on and verify that the voltage reading increases.
Terminal 2C: B+
NOTE:
Since the charging current decreases rapidly after starting the engine, carry out the following procedure quickly, and read the maximum current value.
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Verify that the assembly condition of the drive belt is normal. (See DRIVE BELT INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Connect a tester, which can read 120 A or more, between generator terminal B and generator terminal B cable.
5. Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)
6. Turn off all electrical loads.
7. Start the engine.
NOTE:
When the electrical load on the vehicle is low, the specified current cannot be verified although the generator is normal. In this case, increase the electrical load (Leave the headlights turned on for a while, then discharge the battery, or use a similar method.) and recheck.
When the generator itself or the ambient temperature are too high, the specified current also cannot be verified. In this case, cool down the generator and recheck.
8. With the electric loads such as headlights, blower motor, rear window defroster, brake lights turned on, verify that the current increases.Generator generated current maximum value (reference value) [Ambient temperature: 20 °C {68 °F}, Engine hot](Vehicle with i-ELOOP)
If it is not as specified, replace the generator. (See GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [i-ELOOP].)
Engine speed (rpm)
Terminal 1A voltage (V)
Generator output current (A)
1,000
15
130
2,000
15
150
1. Measure the resistance between the slip rings using a tester.
If not within specification, replace the rotor.
Generator rotor resistance (between slip rings) [20 °C {68 °F}]
1.8—2.1 ohms
2. Verify that there is no continuity between the slip ring and core using a tester.
If there is continuity, replace the rotor.
3. Inspect the slip ring surface condition.
If the slip ring surface is rough, use a lathe or fine sandpaper to make it smooth.
1. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
If there is any malfunction, replace the stator.
2. Verify that there is no continuity between the stator coil leads and core using a tester.
If there is continuity, replace the stator coil.
1. Inspect brushes for wear.
If any brush is worn almost to or beyond the limit, replace all of the brushes.
Generator brush length
Standard: 22.5 mm {0.886 in}
Minimum: 5.0 mm {0.20 in}
1. Measure the force of the brush spring using a spring pressure gauge.
2. Read the spring pressure gauge at the brush tip projection of 2 mm {0.08 in}.
If not within specification, replace the brush spring.
Generator brush spring force
Standard: 4.1—5.3 N {0.42—0.54 kgf, 1.0—1.1 lbf}
Minimum: 1.7 N {0.17 kgf, 0.38 lbf}
1. Inspect for continuity of the diodes using an analog circuit tester.
Specification
If not as specified, replace the rectifier.
Negative
Positive
Continuity
E
P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6
Yes
B
No
P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6
E
No
B
Yes
1. Inspect for continuity of the diodes using a digital circuit tester.Specification
If not as specified, replace the rectifier.
Negative
Positive
Continuity
E
P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6
No
B
Yes
P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6
E
Yes
B
No
1. Inspect for abnormal noise, looseness, and sticking.
Replace the bearing if necessary.