On Vehicle Inspection

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The charging system can be more quickly diagnosed for problems with the KDS (Refer to "DTC guide").
1. Self Diagnosis: Inspect the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) with the KDS
  (Refer to DTC guide when fault code is found)
2. Data analysis: Checking the system input/output data state
  Information
  
  Refer to the KDS screen for operating conditions and details.
Check the continuity of the fuse (A).
Alternator fuse

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Battery fuse

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Check the battery terminal for corrosion and connection.
NOTE:
- Check the alternator B+ terminal condition.
- Check the alternator B+ terminal tightening nut.
- Check the battery positive (+), negative (-) terminal condition.
- Check the battery positive (+), negative (-) terminal tightening nut.
- Check the ground cable on the body tightening bolt.
- Check the engine room & relay box positive (+) cable condition.
- Check the engine room & relay box negative (-) cable tightening nut.
- Check the ground connection condition.
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Check the connector connection, contact defect, bending, corrosion, deformation or damage.
Check the condition of engine ground cable (A) and tight to specified torque.
Tightening torque:

7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb.ft)

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Check the condition of transaxle ground cable (A) and tight to specified torque.
Tightening torque:

26.5 - 32.4 N.m (2.7 - 3.3 kgf.m, 19.5 - 23.9 lb.ft)

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Inspect the drive belt.

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NOTE: Replace the belt when the belt cracks and damages.
Check the charging system components
- Battery (Refer to Charging System - "BATTERY ")
- Battery sensor (Refer to Charging System - "BATTERY SENSOR ")
- Alternator (Refer to Charging System - "ALTERNATOR ")
- Engine Control Module (ECM) (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ")