Battery, Charging System And Starting System

• Specifications
  • Fastener Tightening Specifications
  • Battery Usage
  • Starter Motor Usage
  • Generator Usage
  • General Specifications
• Schematic and Routing Diagrams
  • Starting and Charging Schematics (Notchback)
  • Starting and Charging Schematics (Hatchback)
• Component Locator
  • Engine Electrical Component Views (Notchback)
  • Engine Electrical Component Views (Hatchback)
  • Engine Electrical Connectors (Notchback)
  • Engine Electrical Connectors (Hatchback)
• Diagnostic Information and Procedures
  • Diagnostic Code Index
  • Diagnostic Starting Point - Engine Electrical
  • DTC P0562
    • Circuit Description
    • DTC Descriptor
    • Conditions for Running the DTC
    • Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • Conditions for Clearing the DTC
  • DTC P0563
    • Circuit Description
    • DTC Descriptor
    • Conditions for Running the DTC
    • Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
  • Symptoms - Engine Electrical
    • Notes
    • Visual/Physical Inspection
    • Intermittent
    • Symptom List
  • Battery Inspection/Test
    • Diagnostic Aids
  • Battery Charging
    • Notes
    • Charging Time Required
    • Charging Procedure
  • Battery Electrical Drain/Parasitic Load Test
  • Battery Common Causes of Failure
    • Notes
    • Electrolyte Freezing
    • Battery Protection During Vehicle Storage
  • Charging System Test
  • Charge Indicator Always On
  • Charge Indicator Inoperative
  • Generator Noise Diagnosis
    • Diagnostic Aids
  • Starter Solenoid Does Not Click
  • Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank
  • Engine Cranks Slowly
  • Starter Motor Noise Diagnosis
    • Diagnostic Aids
• Repair Instructions
  • Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
    • Removal Procedure
    • Installation Procedure
  • Battery Tray Replacement
    • Removal Procedure
    • Installation Procedure
  • Starter Motor Replacement (1.2L SOHC)
    • Removal Procedure
    • Installation Procedure
  • Starter Motor Replacement (1.4L/1.5L SOHC and 1.4L/1.6L DOHC)
    • Removal Procedure
    • Installation Procedure
  • Generator Replacement (1.2L SOHC)
    • Removal Procedure
    • Installation Procedure
  • Generator Replacement (1.4L/1.5L SOHC and 1.4L/1.6L DOHC)
    • Removal Procedure
    • Installation Procedure
• Description and Operation
  • Battery Description and Operation
    • Notes
    • Ratings
    • Reserve Capacity
    • Cold Cranking Amperage
    • Built-In Hydrometer
  • Charging System Description and Operation
    • Notes
    • Charging Time Required
    • Charging a Completely Discharged Battery (Off The Vehicle)
    • Jump Starting Procedure
    • Generator
    • Charging System
  • Starting System Description and Operation
    • Notes
    • Starting System
• Special Tools and Equipment
  • Special Tools