Isuzu KB P190. Manual - part 540

6D3-12  STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM 

 

 

Diagnosis 

The EP regulator incorporates diagnostics which will illuminate 
the warning lamp as a result of fault conditions in the generator 
and external circuitry. 
 
These conditions include: 
1.  An open circuit in the regulator battery sensing wire (S

Terninal) 

2.  An open circuit or excessive voltage drop in the B+ cable. 

3.  An open circuit in the generator phase connection. 

4.  Overcharging of the battery. 

5.  Regulator output stage short circuit. 

6.  Open circuit rotor. 
 
The regulator compares the voltage at B+ with the voltage at 
the "S" terminal connceted to battery positive.  If the voltage 
differential exceeds a predetermined threshold, the regulator 
will operate in backup mode to limit the output voltage to a safe 
level.  The warning lamp; will remain illuminated as along as 
these conditions prevail. 
Sources of high resistance which will trigger the warning lamp 
are: 
 
a.  Poor contact in wiring harness connectors. 

b.  Poor contact between rectifier and regulator. 

c.  High resistance in fusible link assembly. 

 

 

Caution: 
When bench testing the generator it is important that the 
warning lamp wattage of 2 watts is not exceeded.  
Reversal of the "S" and "L" on the regulator will damage 
the regulator. 
The correct plug for the regulator is a 9 122 067 011 for the 
Bosch tye and for the Shinagawa connector the number is 
X02FW. 
 
See appendix 1 for daignostic matrix. 
Before testing or disassembling the generator please observe 
the following points. 
 
1. When testing the diodes with AC type testers the RMS.

Vlotage output must not exceed 12.0 volts, it is

recommended that the stator should be disconnected

during this test. 

2. Where zener power diodes are used, the breakdown

voltage should be tested to ensure all diodes have the

same zener voltage. 

3.  Insulation tests on the rotor and stator should use a voltage

not exceeding 110v for a series test lamp.  The rectifier

must be disconnected from the stator prior to testing. 

4.  When carrying out repairs to the charging system always

disconnected the battery negative first, and reconnect it

last. 

 

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5. During current output tests please make sure that the

ammeter is securely connceted into the charge circuit. 

6. Some battery powered timing lights can produce high

transient voltages when connected or disconnected.  Only

disconnect or connect timing lights when the engine is

switched off. 

7.  Make sure the warning lamp circuit is functioning normally

before commencing tests. 

8.  Battery isolation switches must only be operated when the

engine is stopped. 

9. To protect the charging system when using 240 volt

chargers it is recommeneded that the battery is

disconnected whilst charging. 

10. Due to the very low resistance value of the stator winding it 

may not be possible to obtain accurate readings without

special equipment. 

11. 12 volts must never be connected to the "L" terminal of the

regulator as this will damage the lamp driver circuit. 

12. No loads apart from the warning lamp can be connected to 

the "L" termainal.  The "W" terminal is provided for this

purpose. 

 

 

Disassembly  

1.  Mark the relative positions of the end housings in relation to

the stator assembly to aid reassembly.  Use a permanent

marking pen do not use centre punched as this can cause 

misalignmnet of the housings. 

2.  Remove the EP regulator from the slipring end housing by

removing the two screws. Tilt the regulator slightly from the

plug connection until the regulator clears the housing, then

lift clear. 

3.  Remove the four through bolts. 

4.  Carefully remove the stator assembly along with the slipring

end housing taking care not to put strain on the stator wires.

5.  To disconnect the stator from the rectifier assembly, grasp

the stator wires close to the wire loop with a pair of long 

nosed pliers, heat the joint with a soldering iron, when the

point becomes plastic apply a slight twisting motion to the

wires, then pull upwards to release the wires. Remove the

stator. 

 

This procedure opens the wire loop to release the stator

connections easily. 

6.  To remove the rectifier remove the three retaining screw

and the B+ terminal nut and washers. 

 
Note: the B+ bolt and the positive heatsink retaining screw are 
fitted with mica insulating washers. 
These must be discarded and replaced with new washers and 
heatsink compound. 
 

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7.  To remove the pulley, mount an 8mm Allen key in the vice

with the short end upwards, place a 24mm ring spanner on

the puley nut, position the internal hexagon of the rotor

shaft onto the Allen ken, loosen the nut and remove the 

pulley. 

 
Note: the pulley has an integral boss which locks up against 
the bearing,  
therefore no thrust collar is provided. 

8.  Removing the rotor assembly. Remove the four retaining

screws from the drive end housing, withdraw the rotor 

complete with the bearing. 

 
Note: the rotor must not be pressed from the drive end housing 
using a press as the bearing retaining plate and drive end 
housing will be damaged or distorted. Parts removed in this 
way must be replaced if the integrity of the generator is to be 
maintained.  
9.  Remove the drive end bearing from the rotor shaft using a

chuck type puler, take care not to distort the fan assembly

during this process. 

10. Remove the slipring end bearing using the same meghod 

as in 9. 

 

 

Clean 

Thoroughly clean all components except the rotor and stator 
with an approved cleaning agent.  Ensure that all traced of oil 
and dirt are removed. If an abrasive cleaner is used to remove 
scale and paint from the housings take care not to abrade the 
bearing and mounting spigot surfaces.  The rotor and stator 
must be cleaned with compressed air only, the use of solvents 
could cause damage to the insulating materials. 
 

 

Inspection 

1. Rectifier assembly 

The following test equipment is required.  
The recitifier assembly is not repairable and must be replaced 
if a faulty diode is detected during inspection. 
 

(a) Adiode tester where the  DC output at the test probes does

not exceed 14 volts or in the case of AC testers 12 volts

RMS. This is to ensue that when inspection rectifiers fitted 

with zener power diodes the forward and reverse checks

are completer and are not masked by the diode turning on

due to the zener breakdown voltage. 

(b) A zenere diode tester with a DC output in excess of 30 

volts, the tester should also incorporate internal current

limiting set to 5 Ma. to prevent high currents during

inspection. 

(c) 

Diodes can be destroyed during service due to high

temperature and overload, open circuits are usually a result

of excessive voltage. 

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Positive heatsink

8 diode

6 diode

H

G

Negative heatsink

C

B

A

Starpoint

F

E

B+Bolt

D

Diode connections

Stator connection

 

 

 

 

1.1 Power 

Diodes. 

Apply the negative test probe of the diode tester or a 
multimeter with a diode test feature to the positive heatsink 
and the positive probe alternatevely to A,B,C, a low resistance 
reading, or the forward voltage drop across the diode shoud be 
obtained. Reverse the test probes, a high resistance reading or 
a higher reverse voltage should be obtained. 
 
Now connect the positive test probe to the negative heatsink 
and the negative alternatively to D,E,F, a low resistance or 
forward voltage drop across the diode should be obtained. 
Reverse the test probes, a high resistance reading or a higher 
reverse voltage should be obtained. 
 
For 8 diode rectifier plates tests for G and H should be 
included. When the reverse voltage test is done the applied 
voltage should be less than 14 volts DC or 12 volts RMS for 
AC testers. 
 

 

 

1.2 Zener 

Diode 

The basic tests in 1.1 should be undertaken first before the 
diode zener voltage is tested.  Diodes are grouped together 
according to their zener voltag i.e. all diodes within a rectifier 
must have the same zener voltage. 
 
Connect the test probes as for the reverese test listed above 
i.e. reverse biased apply the test voltage form the zener diode 
tester (current limited to 5ma) and read to zener breakdown 
voltage this should be a steady reading and not increase with 
increased voltage from the tester.