GENERATOR
CAUTION:
Do not mistake polarities of IG terminal and L terminal.
Do not create a short circuit between IG and L termi-
nals. Always connect these terminals through a lamp.
Do not connect any load between L and E.
When connecting a charger or a booster battery to ve-
hicle battery, refer to this section describing battery
charging.
B : Generator output (Battery terminal)
D : Dummy terminal
E : Ground
F : Field coil terminal
IG : Ignition terminal
L : Lamp terminal
Trouble in charging system will show up as one or more of following
conditions:
1) Faulty indicator lamp operation.
2) Undercharged battery as evidenced by slow cranking or indica-
tor dark.
3) Overcharged battery as evidenced by excessive spewing of
electrolyte from vents.
Noise from generator may be caused by a loose drive pulley, loose
mounting bolts, worn or dirty bearings, defective diode, or defec-
tive stator.
CHARGING SYSTEM
6H-7
FAULTY INDICATOR LAMP OPERATION
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Charge light does not
light with ignition ON
and engine off
Fuse blown
Light burned out
Wiring connection loose
IC regulator or field coil faulty
Poor contact between brush and slip ring
Check fuse.
Replace light.
Tighten loose connection.
Check generator.
Repair or replace.
Charge light does not
go out with engine running
(battery requires
frequent recharging)
Drive belt loose or worn
IC regulator or alternator faulty
Wiring faulty
Adjust or replace drive belt.
Check charging system.
Repair wiring.