Toyota Tundra 2005 Service - Repair - Maintenance page 2183

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CHARGING (1GR−FE)

Check the indicator as shown in the illustration.

White: Charging Necessary

Red: Insufficient Water

CHECK BATTERY TERMINALS, FUSIBLE LINK AND

Check that the battery terminals are not loose or cor-

Check the fusible link, H−fuses and fuses for continuity.

INSPECT DRIVE BELT

Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords

If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.

Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable.

If the belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be

Check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.

Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped out

of the groove on the bottom of the pulley.

VISUALLY CHECK GENERATOR WIRING

Check that the wiring is in good condition.

LISTEN FOR ABNORMAL NOISES FROM GENERA-

Check that there is no abnormal noise from the generator

while the engine is running.

INSPECT CHARGE WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT

Turn the ignition switch ON. Check that the charge warn-

ing light comes on.

Start the engine. Check that the light goes off.

If the light does not operate as specified, troubleshoot the

charge warning light circuit.

INSPECT CHARGING CIRCUIT WITHOUT LOAD

If a battery/generator tester is available, connect the tes-

ter to the charging circuit as per manufacturer's instruc-

CHARGING SYSTEM