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ELECTRICAL
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3. ALTERNATOR
SPECIFICATION
14.5V, 110A for 1.2L NG (Petrol) Engine
5.1. CHECKS ON ENGINE
START THE ENGINE
a.
Battery charge indicator lamp from
Instruments Cluster does not glow:
Check if
bulb is faulty. Checks fuse continuity. Replace if
necessary.
Connect an ammeter of suitable range in series
with the positive terminal of the battery.
Raise the engine speed to near about 2000 rpm
and switch ‘ON’ the Head Lamp, Parking Lamp,
Heater, Tail Lamp and other electrical loads.
Rated current output should be reached without
voltage dropping to 13 volts. Rated current output
if not reaching, remove the alternator for thorough
checks.
Reduce the engine speed to near about 1500
rpm, and ensure that the ammeter reading falls
around 3 to 5 Amps. Check the voltmeter reading.
It should read between 13.8 to 14.2 volts. If not,
remove the alternator and check the regulator.
b.
Warning lamp continues to glow:
Check the
belt tension. If found slack, adjust the belt
deflection to the specified value. Repeat test.
REMOVAL
AND
REFITMENT
OF
ALTERNATOR:
1. Remove negative terminal of battery.
2. Disconnect the battery cable connections of
the alternator and routine.
3. Remove mounting bolts and nuts of
alternator Guard
4. Remove mounting bolts of alternator take it
out.