Charging System - General Information

• Specifications
  • General Specifications
• Description And Operation
  • Charging System
    • Notes
    • Battery
• Diagnosis And Testing
  • Charging System
    • Notes
    • Principles of Operation
    • Circuit Description
      • Positive Battery Output (B+) Terminal Circuit SDC14 (RD)
      • Circuit SBB18 (YE/RD)
      • Circuit CDC15 (VT) (GEN MON)
      • Circuit CDC10 (BU/OG) (GEN COM)
    • Inspection and Verification
    • Symptom Chart
    • Pinpoint Tests
      • Pinpoint Test A: The Battery is Discharged or Battery Voltage is Low
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test A: The Battery Is Discharged Or Battery Voltage Is Low
      • Pinpoint Test B: The Charging System Warning Indicator is ON With the Engine Running (The Charging System Voltage Does Not Increase)
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test B: The Charging System Warning Indicator Is On With The Engine Running (The Charging System Voltage Does Not Increase)
      • Pinpoint Test C: The Charging System Overcharges (Battery Voltage Is Greater Than 15.5 Volts)
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test C: The Charging System Overcharges (Battery Voltage Is Greater Than 15.5 Volts)
      • Pinpoint Test D: The Charging System Warning Indicator is ON with the Engine Running and the Battery Increases Voltage
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test D: The Charging System Warning Indicator Is On With The Engine Running And The Battery Increases Voltage
      • Pinpoint Test E: The Charging System Warning Indicator is Off With the Ignition Switch in the RUN Position and the Engine Off
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test E: The Charging System Warning Indicator Is Off With The Ignition Switch In The Run Position And The Engine Off
      • Pinpoint Test F: The Generator is Noisy
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test F: The Generator Is Noisy
      • Pinpoint Test G: Radio Interference
        • Normal Operation
        • Possible Causes
        • Pinpoint Test G: Radio Interference
    • Component Tests
      • Battery - Drain Testing
      • Generator On-Vehicle Tests
      • Generator On-Vehicle Tests - Load Test
      • Generator On-Vehicle Tests - No Load Test