Battery marking Operating characteristics The performance of a car battery is expressed by the following values: the magnitude of the current when cranking the crankshaft on a cold engine; reserve capacity; charging capacity....
Checking the electrolyte level Note. Check the electrolyte level at every regular service. More frequent checks may be required for vehicles that are used in severe conditions or in hot climates. Always check the electrolyte level before and after...
Battery test methods Quiescent voltage test Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Leave the battery disconnected for at least two hours. Measure the quiescent voltage with a digital multimeter. The battery needs to be...
Charging batteries Attention. When the battery is being charged, an explosive oxygen-hydrogen mixture may accumulate. Smoking, welding, grinding, or other activities that cause sparks or open flames are prohibited in the vicinity of a...
Disconnecting the battery Attention. Since the additional security system (SRS) continues to operate for some time after turning off the power, wait three minutes before working inside the car. If the converter malfunction lamp is on in the...
Checking the power supply system and electricity consumers Troubleshooting and checking the power supply system Check battery, starter, and alternator leads and cables for loose, corroded, or damaged cable leads and wiring. Check the charging current and charging voltage of the...
Generator — general information The alternator provides power to power-consuming components when the engine is running and keeps the battery charged. The developed power of the generator depends on the frequency of rotation of the crankshaft. When the...
Accessory drive belt The accessory drive belt transmits power from the crankshaft pulley to accessories such as the power steering pump, air conditioning compressor, and alternator. An automatic tensioner is used to adjust the belt tension....
Checking the generator mountings If the alternator is installed incorrectly, it may cause noise from the alternator and the accessory drive belt. In addition, the noise in the generator can be caused by faulty bearings and a freewheel. Make sure the...
Alternator and battery circuit checks Grounding check Turn on the power consumers. Measure the voltage between the alternator case and the negative battery terminal. If the voltage is less than 0.5V, check the battery wires If the voltage is higher than 0.5...
Alternator pulley replacement Switch off the ignition and remove the key. Disconnect the accessory drive belt (see section « Engine and control systems »). Note. The rotor shaft has a left-hand thread. Remove the pulley and nut using a box wrench...
Replacing the voltage regulator Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove generator (see below). Disconnect the generator connector. Loosen the nuts on the cover. Loosen the fixing screws and remove the cover. Remove the screws from the voltage...
Removal and installation of the generator (gasoline engines) Disconnect the battery. Disconnect the generator power connector (in the zone «A»). Remove the accessory drive belt (1) (see section « Engine and control systems »). Loosen the power cable nut (4). Turn away bolts (3)...
Removal and installation of the generator (diesel engines) Removing Disconnect the battery. Remove the decorative engine cover. Raise and secure the vehicle by hanging the wheels. Remove the following components: protective shield under the engine; right front fender liner;...
Starter — general information and device Starter outputs: 1 - from the positive battery terminal (30); 2 - from the starter relay (50). Note. The starter ground connection is through the gearbox and cylinder block. The starter is a DC motor that uses a...
Starter check If the carbon brushes and springs, the starter commutator or windings are defective, the starter will not be able to operate at full power. The cause of a malfunction of the starter components can be: excessive wear of...
Removal and installation of a starter (gasoline engines) Disconnect the battery. Loosen and move aside the high current fuse box (3). Remove the following components: air deflector; air resonator; air supply tube; protective battery cover; battery; battery tray; protective...
Removal and installation of a starter (diesel engines) Install the engine on a lift. Disconnect the battery. Remove: battery (2); retaining cover (3); air duct (4). Carefully move the fuel injection ECU (1). Disconnect and move the electrical harnesses going to the battery...