Toyota Celica 2005 Repair Manual page 1687

CH−4
Ammeter
Battery
Voltmeter
2005 CELICA (RM1131U)
CHARGING
8.
HINT:
If a battery/generator tester is available, connect the tester to
the charging circuit as permanufacturer's instructions.
(a)
Disconnect Wire
from Terminal B
(b)
Generator
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If the value is not specified, check the generator.
9.
(a)
(b)
If the ammeter reading is less than standard amperage, repair
the generator.
HINT:
If the battery is fully charged, the indication will sometimes be
less than standard amperage.
− CHARGING SYSTEM
INSPECT CHARGING CIRCUIT WITHOUT LOAD
If a tester is not available, connect a voltmeter to the
charging circuit as follows:
Disconnect to the wire from terminal B of the gener-
S
ator and connect it to the negative (−) lead of the
ammeter.
Connect the positive (+) lead of the ammeter to ter-
S
minal B of the generator.
Connect the positive (+) lead of the voltmeter to ter-
S
minal B of the generator.
Ground the negative (−) lead of the voltmeter.
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Check the charging circuit as follows:
With the engine running from idle to 2,000 rpm, check the
reading on the ammeter and voltmeter.
Standard amperage: 10 A or less
Standard voltage: 13.2 − 14.8 V
INSPECT CHARGING CIRCUIT WITH LOAD
With the engine running at 2,000 rpm, turn on the high
beam headlights and place the heater blower switch at
"H".
Check the reading on the ammeter.
Standard amperage: 30 A or more
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