Description
The power generation voltage variable control enables fuel consumption to be decreased by reducing the engine load which is caused by the power generation of the generator. The battery current sensor is installed to the battery cable at the negative terminal. The sensor measures the charging/discharging current of the battery.
Based on the sensor signal, ECM judges whether or not the power generation voltage variable control is performed. When performing the power generation voltage variable control, ECM calculates the target power generation voltage based on the sensor signal. And ECM sends the calculated value as the power generation command value to IPDM E/R. For the details of the power generation voltage variable control, refer to CHG-8, "System Description". CAUTION: Never connect the electrical component or the ground wire directly to the battery terminal. The connection causes the malfunction of the power generation voltage variable control, and then the battery discharge may occur.
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
NOTE: If DTC P1550 is displayed with DTC P0643, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0643. Refer to EC-394, "DTC Logic".
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.PRECONDITIONING
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following before conducting the next test.
TESTING CONDITION: Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is more than 8 V at idle.
2.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK GROUND CONNECTION
2.CHECK BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
3.CHECK BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
4.CHECK BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
5.CHECK BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR
6.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Component Inspection
1.CHECK BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR
: Vehicle front
: To body ground
Before measuring the terminal voltage, confirm that the battery is fully charged.
Refer to PG-2, "How to Handle Battery".
Aluminum alloy wheels
Wash the wheels regularly with a sponge dampened
in a mild soap solution, especially during
winter months in areas where road salt is used. If
not removed, road salt can discolor the wheels.
CAUTION
Follow the directions below to avoid
staining or discoloring the wheels:
Do not use a clean ...
Navigation system
System Diagram
System Description
NOTE:
Refer to NAVI System Owner's Manual for system operation.
The navigation system periodically calculates the vehicle's current position
according to the following three
signals: Travel distance of the vehicle as determined by the vehicle s ...
Precautions on cruise control
1. CANCEL switch
2. RES+ switch
3. SET- switch
4. ON/OFF cruise switch
If the cruise control system malfunctions, it
cancels automatically.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when driving
under the following conditions:
When it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at ...