Starting & Charging System: Section
Starting & Charging System: Section
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CONTENTS
SERVICE INFORMATION ............................ 2 Trouble Diagnosis with Starting/Charging System F
Tester (Starting) ........................................................ 9
PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 2 Exploded View .........................................................12
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System Removal and Installation .........................................14 G
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- Pinion/Clutch Check ................................................16
SIONER" ................................................................... 2
CHARGING SYSTEM ....................................... 17
PREPARATION ................................................... 3 System Description ..................................................17 H
Special Service Tool ................................................. 3 Wiring Diagram - CHARGE - KA24DE Models ........18
Commercial Service Tool .......................................... 3 Wiring Diagram - CHARGE - YD25DDTi Models ....19
Trouble Diagnosis with Starting/Charging System I
BATTERY ............................................................ 4 Tester (Charging) ....................................................20
How to Handle Battery .............................................. 4 Exploded View .........................................................22
Special Repair Requirement ..................................... 6 Removal and Installation .........................................23
Trouble Diagnosis with Battery Service Center ......... 6 J
Removal and Installation ........................................... 6 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ................................................................. 25
STARTING SYSTEM ........................................... 8 Battery .....................................................................25 SC
System Description ................................................... 8 Starter ......................................................................25
Wiring Diagram - START - ........................................ 9
Generator ................................................................25
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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. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of
this Service Manual.
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 SRS 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.
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here. B
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CAUTION:
• If it becomes necessary to start the engine with a booster battery and jumper cables, use a 12-volt
booster battery.
• After connecting battery cables, ensure that they are tightly clamped to battery terminals for good
contact.
• Never add distilled water through the hole used to check specific gravity.
METHODS OF PREVENTING OVER-DISCHARGE
The following precautions must be taken to prevent over-discharging
a battery.
• The battery surface (particularly its top) should always be kept
clean and dry.
• The terminal connections should be clean and tight.
• At every routine maintenance, check the electrolyte level.
This also applies to batteries designated as “low maintenance” and
“maintenance-free”.
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Sulfation
A battery will be completely discharged if it is left unattended
for a long time and the specific gravity will become less than
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To determine if a battery has been sulfated, note its voltage and
current when charging it. Less current and higher voltage are
observed in the initial stage of charging sulfated batteries, as F
shown.
A sulfated battery may sometimes be brought back into service
by means of a long, slow charge, 12 hours or more, followed by
a battery capacity test. G
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Amps Time
50 1 hour
25 2 hours
10 5 hours
5 10 hours
Do not charge at more than 50 ampere rate.
NOTE:
The ammeter reading on your battery charger will automatically decrease as the battery charges. This indi-
cates that the voltage of the battery is increasing normally as the state of charge improves. The charging amps
indicated above refer to initial charge rate.
• If, after charging, the specific gravity of any two cells varies more than 0.050, the battery should be replaced.
Special Repair Requirement INFOID:0000000003939304
For battery testing, use Battery Service Center (J-48087). For details and operating instructions, refer to Tech-
nical Service Bulletin and/or Battery Service Center User Guide.
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REMOVAL
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Install positive battery terminal first. E
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For starting system testing, use Starting/Charging System Tester (J-44373). For details and operating instruc-
tions, refer to Technical Service Bulletin.
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1
Check Starter Motor Circuit
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2
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Check Magnetic Switch Circuit
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Removal
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. J
2. Disconnect S terminal and B terminal from starter motor.
3. Remove starter motor bolts and starter motor assembly.
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Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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Removal
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove RH front tire. Refer to WT-5, "Rotation".
3. Remove inner fender rubber.
4. Disconnect S terminal and B terminal from starter motor.
5. Remove starter motor bolts and starter motor assembly.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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The alternator 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.
Power is supplied at all times to alternator terminal 4 through C
• 10A fuse (No. 31, located in the fusible link and fuse box).
Power is supplied through terminal 1 to charge the battery and operate the vehicle's electrical system. Output
voltage is monitored at terminal 4 by the IC regulator. The charging circuit is protected by the 80A fusible link
(letter a, located in the fusible link and fuse box). D
Ground is supplied
• to alternator terminal 2
• through body ground E15 and E24 E
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied
• through 10A fuse (No. 11, located in the fuse block)
• to combination meter terminal 23 (with tachometer) or terminal 2 (without tachometer) for the charge warn-
ing lamp. F
The IC regulator controls ground to combination meter terminal 22 (with tachometer) or terminal 41 (without
tachometer) through terminal 3 of the alternator. When the ignition is turned on and power becomes available
at terminal 3, this "wakes up" the regulator. The regulator monitors charge output and grounds terminal 3 or G
leaves it open depending on charge output. With power and ground supplied, the charge warning lamp will illu-
minate. When the alternator is providing sufficient voltage, the ground is opened and the charge warning lamp
will go off.
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If the charge warning lamp illuminates with the engine running, a malfunction is indicated.
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The alternator provides DC voltage to operate the vehicle's electrical system and to keep the battery charged. I
The voltage output is controlled by the IC regulator.
Power is supplied at all times to alternator terminal 4 through
• 10A fuse (No. 31, located in the fusible link and fuse box).
Power is supplied through terminal 1 to charge the battery and operate the vehicle's electrical system. Output J
voltage is monitored at terminal 4 by the IC regulator. The charging circuit is protected by the 100A fusible link
(letter a, located in the fusible link and fuse box).
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• to alternator terminal 2
• through body ground E203.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied
• through 10A fuse (No. 11, located in the fuse block) L
• to combination meter terminal 23 for the charge warning lamp.
The IC regulator controls ground to terminal 22 of the combination meter through terminal 3 of the alternator.
When the ignition is turned on and power becomes available at terminal 3, this "wakes up" the regulator. The M
regulator monitors charge output and grounds terminal 3 or leaves it open depending on charge output. With
power and ground supplied, the charge warning lamp will illuminate. When the alternator is providing sufficient
voltage, the ground is opened and the charge warning lamp will go off.
If the charge warning lamp illuminates with the engine running, a malfunction is indicated. N
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For charging system testing, use Starting/Charging System Tester (J-44373). For details and operating
instructions, refer to Technical Service Bulletin.
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1
Check Charge Warning Lamp Circuit
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Removal
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. SC
2. Remove engine undercover.
3. Disconnect harness connectors.
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4. Remove drive belt. Refer to EM-12, "Removal and Installation".
5. Remove generator bolts and generator.
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Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Install generator and check tension of drive belt. Refer to EM-15, "Checking Drive Belts".
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten generator B terminal nut carefully. N
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Removal
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect harness connectors.
3. Remove drive belt. Refer to EM-89, "Removal and Installation".
4. Remove generator bolts and generator.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Install generator and check tension of drive belt. Refer to EM-88, "Checking Drive Belts".
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten generator B terminal nut carefully.
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Engine KA24DE YD25DDTi
Capacity V-AH 12-60 12-65
Cold cranking current A C
470 650
(For reference value)
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