Charging System On-Vehicle Inspection - Toyota T100 1996 Service Manual

Except Maintenance−Free Battery
Maintenance−Free Battery
1996 TOYOTA T100 (RM449U)
CHARGING (5VZ−FE) −
CHARGING SYSTEM
ON−VEHICLE INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Check that the battery cables are connected to the
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correct terminals.
Disconnect the battery cables when the battery is giv-
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en a quick charge.
Do not perform tests with a high voltage insulation re-
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sistance tester.
Never disconnect the battery while the engine is run-
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ning.
1. CHECK BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Check the electrolyte quantity of each cell.
Maintenance−Free Battery:
If under the lower level, replace the battery (or add distilled wa-
ter if possible) and check the charging system.
Except Maintenance−Free Battery:
If under the lower level, add distilled water.
2. Except Maintenance−Battery:
CHECK BATTERY SPECIFIC GRAVITY
Check the specific gravity of each cell.
Standard specific gravity: At 20°C (68°F): 1.25 − 1.29
If the specific gravity is less than specification, charge the bat-
tery.
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3. Maintenance−Free Battery:
Voltmeter
CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE
Measure the battery voltage between the negative (−) and posi-
tive (+) terminals of the battery.
Standard voltage: At 20°C (68°F): 12.7 − 12.9 V
HINT:
Before measuring the voltage, turn the ignition switch
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OFF and turn off the electrical systems (headlight, blower
motor, rear defogger etc.) for 60 seconds to remove the
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surface charge.
CHARGING SYSTEM
Author :
CH−1
CH02P−03
Date : 1220