Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 75

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Charging System
Alternator and Regulator Circuit Troubleshooting
Special Tools Required
Alternator, Regulator, Battery & Starter tester OTC3131
Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment
Program 1-888-424-6857
1. Make sure the battery connections are good and
the battery is sufficiently charged.
2. Connect the alternator, regulator, battery & starter
tester (OTC3131) to the battery as shown.
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OTC3131
3. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at
3,000 rpm with no load (in N or P (A/T model) or
neutral (M/T model)) until the radiator fan comes
on, then let it idle.
4. Do the charging system test.
5. Raise the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it
there.
Is the voltage within 13.5 15.1 V ?
YES
−
NO
appropriate action:
• If the voltage less than 13.5 V, go to alternator
control circuit troubleshooting (see page 4-29).
• If the voltage over 15.1 V, go to replace the
alternator (see page 4-34) or rear housing
assembly (see page 4-36).
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−
Go to step 6.
Based on the following symptoms, take the
6. Check the alternator, regulator, battery & starter
tester display.
Is the amperage 87 .5 A or more?
YES − The charging system is OK.
NOTE: If the charging system indicator is still on,
replace the alternator (see page 4-34).
NO − Replace the alternator (see page 4-34) or
repair the alternator (see page 4-36).
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