For 1990-2009 cars only
Diagnosis
| • | Noise from a generator may be caused by a loose drive pulley, loose mounting bolts, worn or dirty bearings, defective diode or defective stator. Refer to Starting and Charging Schematics . |
| • | For diagnosis of the PCM controlled generator, refer to Powertrain Control Module Controlled Generator Diagnosis in Engine Controls-2.2L or Powertrain Control Module Controlled Generator Diagnosis in Engine Controls-2.4L. |
| Caution: Before removing or installing any electrical unit, or when a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with "live" or "hot all the times" exposed electrical terminals, disconnect the negative battery cable to help prevent personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or components. Unless instructed otherwise, the ignition switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position. |
| • | in order to avoid damage to electrical equipment, always observe the following precautions: |
| • | Do not reverse the connections to the generator. |
| • | Do not short across or ground any of the terminals in the charging circuit, accept as instructed by the instructions. |
| • | Never operate the generator with the output terminal disconnected. |
| • | Before connecting a charger or a booster battery to the vehicle battery. Refer to Jump Starting in Case of Emergency . |
| • | Trouble in the charging system will show up as one or more of the following conditions: |
| • | A faulty indicator lamp operation. Some vehicles have a voltmeter instead of an indicator lamp. The needle on the voltmeter indicates system voltage. |
| • | The needle stays at either end of the gage, indicating a defect in the charging system. |
| • | An undercharged battery, as shown by slow cranking or a dark hydrometer in the battery. |
| • | An overcharged battery, as shown by leaking electrolyte from the vents. |
