Charging System (1Cd–Ftv) On-Vehicle Inspection - Toyota Avensis ZZT251 2003 Service And Repair Manual

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ON–VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
(a) Check the electrolyte quantity of each cell.
(1) If the electrolyte is under the low level, replace the battery (or add distilled water if possible) and
check the charging system.
Type A
Green Dark
Type B
White
Blue
F-C)F
B((EF-
4. CHECK BATTERY TERMINALS, FUSIBLE LINK AND FUSES
(a) Check that the battery terminals are not loosened or corroded.
(b) Check the fusible links, high–current fuses and regular fuses.
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2. CHECK BATTERY SPECIFIC GRAVITY
(MAINTENANCE TYPE BATTERY)
(a) Check the specific gravity of each cell.
Standard specific gravity: 1.25 to 1.29 at 20YC (68YF)
HINT:
If the specific gravity is less than specification, charge the bat-
tery.
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3. CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE
(a) If it has not been 20 minutes since you drove the vehicle
or since the engine was stopped, turn the ignition switch
and the electrical system (headlight, blower motor, rear
defogger etc.) to the on position for 60 seconds. This will
remove the surface charge on the battery.
(b) Turn off the ignition switch and the electrical systems.
(c) Measure the battery voltage between the negative (–)
and positive (+) terminals of the battery.
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Standard voltage: 12.5 to 12.9 V at 20YC (68YF)
HINT:
If the voltage is less than specification, charge the battery.
(d) Check the indicator as shown in the illustration.
Clear or
(Non maintenance type battery)
light yellow
HINT:
Red
Clear or light yellow
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– CHARGING SYSTEM (1CD–FTV)
Indicator color
Type A Type B
Green Blue
Dark White
Red
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Condition Condition
Good
Charging necessary
Replace