Charging System: Section
Charging System: Section
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SECTION
CHARGING SYSTEM C
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CONTENTS
PRECAUTION ............................................... 2 POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARI- F
ABLE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION IN-
PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 2 SPECTION ........................................................ 13
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System Inspection Procedure ...............................................13 G
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ................................................................... 2 B TERMINAL CIRCUIT ..................................... 15
Precaution for Power Generation Variable Voltage Description ...............................................................15
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Control System .......................................................... 2 Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................15
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.
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CAUTION:
For this model, the battery current sensor that is installed to the negative battery cable measures the
charging/discharging current of the battery and performs various engine controls. If an electrical com-
ponent is connected directly to the negative battery terminal, the current flowing through that compo-
nent will not be measured by the battery current sensor. This condition may cause a malfunction of
the engine control system and battery discharge may occur. Do not connect an electrical component
or ground wire directly to the battery terminal.
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number Description
(Kent-Moore No.) C
Tool name
— Tests batteries, starting and charging sys-
(—) Model GR8-1200 NI tems and charges batteries. D
Multitasking battery and electrical di- For operating instructions, refer to diagnostic
agnostic station station instruction manual.
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— Tests batteries and charging systems.
(—) Model EXP-800 NI For operating instructions, refer to diagnostic
Battery and electrical diagnostic ana- analyzer instruction manual.
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DETAILED FLOW
NOTE:
To ensure a complete and thorough diagnosis, the battery, stater and generator test segments must be done
as a set from start to finish.
1.PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
Perform the preliminary inspection. Refer to CHG-12, "Inspection Procedure".
>> GO TO 2.
2.STOP POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEM
Stop the operation of the power generation voltage variable control in either of the following procedures.
• After selecting “ENGINE” using CONSULT, set the DUTY value of “ALTERNATOR DUTY” to 0 % by select-
ing “ALTERNATOR DUTY” of “Active Test”. Continue “Active Test” until the end of inspection. (When the
DUTY value is 0 or 100 %, the normal power generation is performed according to the characteristic of the
IC regulator of the generator.)
• Turn the ignition switch OFF, and disconnect the battery current sensor connector. [However, DTC (P1550–
P1554) of the engine might remain. After finishing the inspection, connect the battery current sensor connec-
tor and erase the self diagnosis results history of the engine using CONSULT.]
>> GO TO 3.
3.DIAGNOSIS WITH EXP-800 NI OR GR8-1200 NI
Perform the charging system test using Multitasking battery and electrical diagnostic station GR8-1200 NI or
Battery and electrical diagnostic analyzer EXP-800 NI. Refer to the applicable Instruction Manual for proper
testing procedures.
Test result
NO PROBLEMS>>Charging system is normal and will also show “DIODE RIPPLE” test result.
NO VOLTAGE>>GO TO 4.
LOW VOLTAGE>>GO TO 12.
HIGH VOLTAGE>>GO TO 14.
EXCESSIVE RIPPLE, OPEN PHASE, OPEN DIODE or SHORTED DIODE>>Replace the generator. Refer
to CHG-28, "Removal and Installation". Perform “DIODE RIPPLE” test again using Multitasking
battery and electrical diagnostic station GR8-1200 NI or Battery and electrical diagnostic analyzer
EXP-800 NI to confirm repair.
4.INSPECTION WITH CHARGE WARNING LAMP (IGNITION SWITCH IS ON)
Turn the ignition switch ON.
Does the charge warning lamp illuminate?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> GO TO 5.
5.“L” TERMINAL CIRCUIT (OPEN) INSPECTION
Check “L” terminal circuit (open). Refer to CHG-16, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the “L” terminal circuit normal?
YES >> Replace generator. Refer to CHG-28, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair as needed.
6.INSPECTION WITH CHARGE WARNING LAMP (IDLING)
Start the engine and run it at idle.
Does the charge warning lamp turn OFF?
YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> GO TO 7.
7.“L” TERMINAL CIRCUIT (SHORT) INSPECTION
Check “L” terminal circuit (short). Refer to CHG-18, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the “L” terminal circuit normal?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Repair as needed.
8.“S” TERMINAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check “S” terminal circuit. Refer to CHG-19, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the “S” terminal circuit normal?
YES >> GO TO 10.
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OVERALL SEQUENCE
Before performing a generator test, make sure that the battery is fully charged. A 30-volt voltmeter and suit-
able test probes are necessary for the test.
• Before starting, inspect the fusible link. N
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DETAILED FLOW
1.PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
Perform the preliminary inspection. Refer to CHG-12, "Inspection Procedure".
>> GO TO 2.
2.STOP POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEM
Stop the operation of the power generation voltage variable control in either of the following procedures:
• After selecting “ENGINE” using CONSULT, set the DUTY value of “ALTERNATOR DUTY” to 0 % by select-
ing “ALTERNATOR DUTY” with “Active Test”. Continue “Active Test” until the end of inspection. (When the
DUTY value is 0 or 100 %, the normal power generation is performed according to the characteristic of the
IC regulator of the generator.)
• Turn the ignition switch OFF, and disconnect the battery current sensor connector. [However, DTC (P1550 -
P1554) of the engine might remain. After finishing the inspection, connect the battery current sensor connec-
tor and erase the self-diagnostic results history of the engine using CONSULT.]
>> GO TO 3.
3.INSPECTION WITH CHARGE WARNING LAMP (IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED ON)
When ignition switch is turned ON.
Does the charge warning lamp illuminate?
Check terminal “L” circuit for (short). Refer to CHG-18, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal? F
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Repair as needed.
7.“S” TERMINAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION G
Check terminal “S” circuit. Refer to CHG-19, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal? H
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Repair as needed.
8.MEASURE “B” TERMINAL VOLTAGE I
Start engine. With engine running at 2,500 rpm, measure “B” terminal voltage.
What voltage does the measurement result show?
Less than 13.0 V>>GO TO 9. J
More than 16.0 V>>Replace generator. Refer to CHG-28, "Removal and Installation".
9.“B” TERMINAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION K
Check “B” terminal circuit. Refer to CHG-15, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace generator. Refer to CHG-28, "Removal and Installation". L
NO >> Repair as needed.
10.INSPECTION WITH CHARGE WARNING LAMP (IGNITION SWITCH IS ON)
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1. Disconnect generator connector and apply ground to “L” terminal.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
Does the charge warning lamp illuminate?
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YES >> Replace generator. Refer to CHG-28, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> GO TO 11.
11.CHECK “L” TERMINAL CIRCUIT (OPEN) O
Check “L” terminal circuit (OPEN). Refer to CHG-16, "Diagnosis Procedure".
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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 regulator.
Component Description INFOID:0000000007946568
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System Description INFOID:0000000007946570
Power generation variable voltage control system has been adopted. By varying the voltage to the generator, H
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. I
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Component part Description
The battery current sensor is installed on the battery cable at the
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negative terminal. The battery current sensor detects the charg-
Battery current sensor
ing/discharging current of the battery and sends a voltage signal
to the ECM according to the current value detected.
The battery current sensor detects the charging/discharging cur- L
rent 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 condi-
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tion.
When performing the power generation voltage variable control,
the ECM calculates the target power generation voltage according N
to the battery condition and sends the calculated value as the pow-
er generation command value to the IPDM E/R.
The IPDM E/R converts the received power generation command
IPDM E/R value into a pulse width modulated (PWM) command signal and O
sends it to the IC regulator.
The IC regulator controls the power generation voltage by the tar-
get power generation voltage based on the received PWM com- P
mand signal.
Generator (IC regulator)
When there is no PWM command signal, the generator performs
the normal power generation according to the characteristic of the
IC regulator.
CAUTION:
When performing this inspection, always use a charged battery that has completed the battery inspec-
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tion. (When the charging rate of the battery is low, the response speed of the voltage change will
become slow. This can cause an incorrect inspection.)
1.CHECK ECM (CONSULT) E
Perform ECM self-diagnosis with CONSULT. Refer to EC-49, "CONSULT Function".
Self-diagnostic results content
No malfunction detected>> GO TO 2. F
Malfunction detected>> Check applicable parts, and repair or replace corresponding parts.
2.CHECK OPERATION OF POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEM
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1. Connect CONSULT and start the engine.
2. The selector lever is in “P” or “N” position and all of the electric loads and A/C, etc. are turned OFF.
3. Select “ALTERNATOR DUTY” in “Active Test” of “ENGINE”, and then check the value of “BATTERY
VOLT” monitor when DUTY value of “ALTERNATOR DUTY” is set to 40.0 %. H
“BATTERY VOLT”
2 seconds after setting the : 12 - 13.6 V I
DUTY value of “ALTERNA-
TOR DUTY” to 40.0 %
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4. Check the value of “BATTERY VOLT” monitor when DUTY value of “ALTERNATOR DUTY” is set to
80.0%.
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“BATTERY VOLT”
20 seconds after setting : +0.5 V or more against
the DUTY value of “ALTER- the value of “BATTERY L
NATOR DUTY” to 80.0 % VOLT” monitor when
DUTY value is 40.0 %
Is the measurement value within specification? CHG
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK IPDM E/R (CONSULT) N
Perform IPDM E/R self-diagnosis with CONSULT. Refer to PCS-13, "CONSULT Function (IPDM E/R)".
Self-diagnostic results content O
No malfunction detected>> GO TO 4.
Malfunction detected>> Check applicable parts, and repair or replace corresponding parts.
4.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN GENERATOR AND IPDM E/R P
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Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
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— Continuity
Connector Terminal
E205 4 Ground No
Are the continuity test results as specified?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PCS-28, "Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R".
NO >> Repair harness or connector between IPDM E/R and generator.
The terminal “1” (B) circuit supplies power to charge the battery and operate the vehicles electrical system. B
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Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to CHG-20, "Wiring Diagram".
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1.CHECK TERMINAL “1” CONNECTION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Verify terminal “1” is clean and tight. E
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair terminal “1” connection. Confirm repair by performing complete Charging system test F
using EXP-800 NI or GR8-1200 NI (if available). Refer to the applicable Instruction Manual for
proper testing procedures.
2.CHECK TERMINAL “1” CIRCUIT G
Check voltage between generator connector E204 terminal 1 and
ground.
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(-) Voltage
Connector Terminal
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E204 1 Ground Battery voltage
Is voltage reading as specified?
YES >> GO TO 3. J
NO >> Check harness for open between generator and fusible
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Connector Terminal
E204 1 Battery positive terminal Less than 0.2V
Is the voltage reading as specified? N
YES >> Terminal “1” circuit is normal. Refer to CHG-4, "Work
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The “2” (L) terminal circuit controls the charge warning lamp. The charge warning lamp turns ON when the
ignition switch is set to ON or START. When the generator is providing sufficient voltage with the engine run-
ning, the charge warning lamp turns OFF. If the charge warning lamp illuminates with the engine running, a
malfunction is indicated.
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Generator Condition
Connector Terminal Ground Ignition switch position Charge warning lamp
E205 2 ON Illuminate
Does it illuminate?
YES >> “L” terminal circuit is normal. Refer to CHG-4, "Work Flow (With EXP-800 NI or GR8-1200 NI)" or
CHG-7, "Work Flow (Without EXP-800 NI or GR8-1200 NI)".
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY (OPEN CIRCUIT)
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Disconnect the combination meter connector.
3. Check continuity between generator harness connector and combination meter harness connector.
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The terminal “L” circuit controls the charge warning lamp. The charge warning lamp turns ON when the igni-
tion switch is set to ON or START. When the generator is providing sufficient voltage with the engine running,
the charge warning lamp turns off. If the charge warning lamp illuminates with the engine running, a malfunc-
tion is indicated.
Diagnosis Procedure INFOID:0000000008936017
Combination meter
Continuity
Connector Terminal Ground
E205 2 No
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace the combination meter. Refer to MWI-93, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace the harness or connectors.
The output voltage of the generator is controlled by the IC regulator at terminal “3” (S) detecting the input volt- B
age. Terminal “3” circuit detects the battery voltage to adjust the generator output voltage with the IC regulator.
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Symptom Reference
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Battery discharged
The charge warning lamp does not illuminate when the ignition
switch is set to ON.
Refer to CHG-4, "Work Flow (With EXP-800 NI or GR8-1200 NI)" D
The charge warning lamp does not turn OFF after the engine or CHG-7, "Work Flow (Without EXP-800 NI or GR8-1200 NI)".
starts.
The charging warning lamp turns ON when increasing the engine E
speed.
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REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Refer to PG-80, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the front under cover using power tool. Refer to EXT-18, "Removal and Installation".
3. Remove air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to EM-26, "Removal and Installation".
4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to EM-14, "Removal and Installation".
5. Remove lower bracket bolts using suitable tool.
6. Remove the upper bolt using suitable tool.
7. Disconnect the generator harness connectors.
8. Remove the generator.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• This model includes the variable voltage control system. Therefore be sure to inspect the variable voltage
control system after replacing the generator to ensure the system operates normally.
• Install the generator and check the tension of the drive belt. Refer to EM-14, "Checking Drive Belts".
CAUTION:
Tighten terminal nut carefully.
Model* TG15S179
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Manufacturer Valeo
Nominal rating 14V-130A
Ground polarity Negative D
Minimum revolution under no-load 1,200 rpm
More than 52A/1,500 rpm
More than 82A/1,800 rpm E
Hot output current (When 13.5 volts is applied)
More than 115A/2,500 rpm
More than 130A/5,000 rpm
Regulated output voltage 13.5V @ 5,000 rpm @ 20°C (68°F) F
Adjustment range of power generation variable voltage control 11.4 - 15.6V
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
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