Nissan Primera P11. Manual - part 297
Trouble Diagnoses
Before conducting an alternator test, make sure that the battery is fully charged. A 30-volt voltmeter and
suitable test probes are necessary for the test. The alternator can be checked easily by referring to the
Inspection Table.
●
Before starting, inspect the fusible link.
●
Use fully charged battery.
WITH IC REGULATOR
Check the
following:
⋅
Warning
lamp bulb
⋅
Fuse for
warning
lamp
Ignition
switch “ON”
Warning lamp
“OFF”
Disconnect connector (S, L) and
ground L harness side.
Warning lamp
“OFF”
Warning lamp
“ON”
Damaged IC
regulator.
Replace.
Warning lamp
“ON”
Engine start.
Engine
speed: 1,500
rpm
Warning lamp
“ON”
Check the following:
⋅
Drive belt
⋅
Fuse for S terminal
⋅
Connector (S, L terminal)
connection
Engine idling
Warning lamp
“OFF”
OK
Warning lamp
“ON”
Warning lamp
“OFF”
OK
Engine
speed:
1,500 rpm
(Measured B
terminal
voltage)
More than
15.5V
Damaged IC
regulator.
Replace.
No
generation
Field circuit is
open.
Warning lamp: “CHARGE” warning lamp in combination meter
Note:
●
If the inspection result is OK even though the charging system is malfunctioning, check the B
terminal connection. (Check the tightening torque.)
●
When field circuit is open, check condition of rotor coil, rotor slip ring and brush. If necessary,
replace faulty parts with new ones.
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
The IC regulator warning function activates to illuminate “CHARGE” warning lamp, if any of the following
symptoms occur while alternator is operating:
●
Excessive voltage is produced.
●
No voltage is produced.
CHARGING SYSTEM
EL-55