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:
Malfunction indicator lamp
Description
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is located on the combination
meter.
The MIL will illuminate when the ignition switch is turned ON without
the engine running. This is a bulb check.
When the engine is started, the MIL should turn off. If the MIL
remains illuminated, ...
Power supply and ground circuit
Description
EPS system functions by ignition power supply.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK POWER SUPPLY
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect power steering control unit connector.
Turn the ignition switch ON.
Check voltage between power steering control unit connectorM59
terminal 3 ...
HVAC branch line circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK CONNECTOR
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
Check the terminals and connectors of the A/C auto amp. for
damage, bend and loose connection (unit
side and connector side).
2.CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN CIRCUI ...
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