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STARTING & CHARGING
CHARGING SYSTEM (2AZ–FE)
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Date:
2002 CAMRY REPAIR MANUAL (RM881U)
ON–VEHICLE INSPECTION
1.
CHECK BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
(a)
Check the electrolyte quantity of each cell
(1)
If under the lower level, replace the battery (or add distilled water if possible) and check the charg-
ing system.
2.
CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE
(a)
After having driven the vehicle and in the case that 20
minutes have not passed after having stopped the en-
gine, turn the ignition switch ON and turn on the electrical
system (headlight, blower motor, rear defogger etc.) for
60 seconds to remove the surface charge.
(b)
Turn the ignition switch OFF and turn off the electrical sys-
tems.
(c)
Measure the battery voltage between the negative (–)
and positive (+) terminals of the battery.
Standard voltage: 12.5 – 12.9 V at 20
C (68
F)
If the voltage is less than specification, charge the battery.
(d)
Check the indicator as shown in the illustration.
HINT:
Blue: OK
White: Charging Necessary
Red: Insufficient Water
3.
CHECK BATTERY TERMINALS, FUSIBLE LINK AND FUSES
(a)
Check that the battery terminals are not loose or corroded.
If the terminals are corroded, clean the terminals.
(b)
Check the fusible link, H–fuses and fuses for continuity.
4.
INSPECT DRIVE BELT
(a)
Check the belt for wear and cracks etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.
HINT:
Replace the drive belt if the belt has worn out until the wire
has been seen.
Replace the drive belt if the cracks reached to the wire
more than one place.
Replace the drive belt if the belt has chunks missing from
the ribs.
