Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Power generation voltage variable control system
System Diagram
System Description
Power generation variable voltage control system has been adopted. By varying the voltage to the generator, engine load due to power generation of the generator is reduced and fuel consumption is decreased.
NOTE: When any malfunction is detected in the power generation variable voltage control system, power generation is performed according to the characteristic of the IC regulator in the generator.
Component Description
|
Component part |
Description |
| Battery current sensor | The battery current sensor is installed on the battery cable at the negative terminal. The battery current sensor detects the charging/ discharging current of the battery and sends a voltage signal to the ECM according to the current value detected. |
| ECM | The battery current sensor detects the charging/discharging current
of the battery. The ECM judges the battery condition based on
this signal.
The ECM judges whether to request more output via the power generation voltage variable control according to the battery condition. When performing the power generation voltage variable control, the ECM calculates the target power generation voltage according to the battery condition and sends the calculated value as the power generation command value to the IPDM E/R. |
| IPDM E/R | The IPDM E/R converts the received power generation command value into a pulse width modulated (PWM) command signal and sends it to the IC regulator |
| Generator (IC regulator) | The IC regulator controls the power generation voltage by the target
power generation voltage based on the received PWM command
signal.
When there is no PWM command signal, the generator performs the normal power generation according to the characteristic of the IC regulator. |
Charging system
System Diagram
System Description
The generator provides DC voltage to operate the vehicle's electrical system
and to keep the battery charged.
The voltage output is controlled by the IC re ...
DTC/circuit diagnosis
CHARGING SYSTEM PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK BATTERY TERMINALS CONNECTION
Check if battery terminals are clean and tight
2.CHECK FUSE
Check for blown fuse and fusible link.
...
Other materials:
Symptom diagnosis
CHARGING SYSTEM
Symptom Table
Symptom
Reference
Battery discharged
Refer to CHG-2, "Work Flow (With EXP-800 NI or GR8-1200
NI)"
or CHG-5, "Work Flow (Without EXP-800 NI or GR8-1200 NI)".
The charge warning lamp does not illuminate ...
Front drive shaft
Removal and Installation (LH)
Drive shaft
Cotter pin
REMOVAL
Remove wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-60, "Adjustment".
Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-102,
"Removal and Installation - Front Wheel Sensor".CAUTION: Do not
pull o ...
Uniform tire quality grading
DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 ...
Nissan Maxima Owners Manual
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- Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
- Instruments and controls
- Pre-driving checks and adjustments
- Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
- Starting and driving
- In case of emergency
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- Do-it-yourself
- Maintenance and schedules
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