battery SSANGYONG NEW REXTON 2012 User Guide

2. INSPECTION
1) Alternator Output Test
Item How to check DTC set value / Action
Output
current
B terminal
current
Rotor
coil
resistance
L terminal
voltage
Disconnect the cable connected to the B
terminal on the alternator. Connect one end
of the ammeter to the B terminal and the
other end to the cable connected to the B
terminal.
Measure the maximum output value.
(Maintain the engine speed between 2,500
and 3,000 rpm.)
(Turn the headlamp and all the electrical
switches on.) 1.
2.Pass: If the measured current is 45
A or higher.
Fail: If the measured current is less
than 45 A.
Check the current of the B terminal. -
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Move the gear selector lever to the neutral
position.
Maintain the engine speed at 2,500 rpm
with the vehicle unloaded.
(Turn all the electrical switches off.) 1.
2.Open circuit: If the measured
current is 5 A or higher. -
Disconnect the negative cable from the
battery.
Remove the B terminal and turn off the
ignition switch.
Measure the resistance between the L and
F terminals with an ohmmeter. 1.
2.
3.Pass: If the measured resistance is
Faulty rotor coil or slip ring: If the
measured resistance is less than
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Connect the B terminal wiring.
Measure the voltage with the engine running. 1.
2.Specification: 12.5 V to 14.5 V
Faulty IC regulator or field coil: If
the measured voltage is 14.5 V or
higher. -
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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Connect the negative cable again after connecting the ammeter. -
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2) Troubleshooting for Alternator
Item Cause Action
Overcharged batteryDefective alternator voltage regulator
Replace the alternator
Defective voltage detection wiring Repair or replace
Loose alternator drive belt Adjust the belt tension or replace
Discharged batteryPoor connection of related circuit or open
circuitRetighten the loose connection or
repair open circuit
Defective alternator voltage regulator
Replace the alternator
Defective alternator voltage regulator
Replace the alternator
Terminated battery Replace the battery
Defective ground Repair
Charge warning
lamp does not come
on when turning on
ignition switch with
engine stoppedDefective alternator voltage regulator
Replace the alternator
Open circuit in charge warning lamp, fuse
or wiringReplace or repair the charge warning
lamp or fuse
Defective ignition switch Replace the ignition switch
Defective ground of alternator circuit Repair
Charge warning
lamp is not turned
off after starting
engineDefective alternator voltage regulator
Replace the alternator
Corroded or worn battery cableRepair or replace the battery cable
Loose alternator drive belReplace the batteryAdjust the belt
tension or replace the belt
Defective wiring harness Repair or replace

3) Checking Battery

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(1) Checking
Using battery tester
PASS (11.0 V or more): Explain to the customer that the battery is reusable.
Need to be charged (9.0 to 11.0 V): Charge the battery with a charger and reinstall it. Explain it to the
customer.
Need to be replaced (9.0 V or more): The battery should be replaced due to overdischarging. -
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(2) How to use battery tester
How it works and How to use it
Determine battery capacity by fixing current
(load capacity) and time and varying voltage.
Determine battery capacity based on the
amount of voltage drop when discharging a
fixed load capacity (120 A) for 5 seconds.
Connect the tester to the battery and read the
display while applying a load for 5 seconds. -
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How to read display
battery
a vehicle alternator and a battery charger)
Impossible to charge with an alternator
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(3) Starting with jumper cable
If the battery is weak or terminated, the battery from another vehicle can be used with jumper cables to
start the engine.
Connecting order
The positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery
The positive (+) terminal of the booster battery
The negative (-) terminal of the booster battery
Connect one end of the other jumper cable to the body of the discharged vehicle, such as the engine
block or a front towing hook. 1.
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4.
Starting
Prepare a set of jumper cables.
Place another vehicle that has the same 12 V of power near to the discharged vehicle.
Switch off all electrical accessories for the discharged vehicle.
Apply the parking brake and shift the transaxle to the P position (automatic transaxle) or neutral (N)
position (manual transaxle).
Connect the jumper cables.
Try to start the discharged vehicle while accelerating the engine rpm in the booster vehicle.
Attempt to start the engine with the discharged battery.
After starting the engine, carefully disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse sequence of
connection. 1.
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If the charge warning lamp ( ) on the instrument cluster comes on while driving, there is a
malfunction in the charge system including the battery. Therefore, carrying out the system check is
needed.
(4) Maintenance
Make sure that the battery cables are firmly connected.
If the terminals are corroded, clean them with a wire brush or sandpapers.
Always disconnect the battery cables with the ignition key removed. When disconnecting the battery
cables with the ignition key turned to ON or ACC position, several electric units can be damaged
due to sudden voltage change.
Check the battery for crack, damage or fluid leaks. Replace it if necessary.
Wipe out the battery fluid on the battery surface using a rubber glove and a clean cloth wetted with
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Alternator
The alternator charges the battery and
supplies power to each electric unit by
converting the mechanical energy to the
electrical energy.
1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1) Overview
The charge system is designed to supply electrical energy to the vehicle while driving, and supplies a
constant direct current voltage by converting mechanical rotational movement to electrical energy.
The voltage regulator on the back of the alternator controls the generated voltage in all rotating ranges
and adjusts the system voltage according to the electric load and ambient temperature change.
2) System Layout (Locations)
Battery
It converts the chemical energy to the
electrical energy and supplies power to the
corresponding electric units when starting the
engine.

Alternator (140 A)Alternator (120 A)
2) Charging
The alternator uses a new regulator which has three diodes. It consists of the delta stator, rectifier bridge,
slip ring and brush.
Charging time according to vehicle conditions and environment
Specification: Charging a fully depleted high-
capacity battery takes twice or more as long as
charging a fully depleted battery for small
vehicles.
Temperature: The lower the temperature is, the
longer the time taken to charge the battery.
When connecting the battery charger to the cold
battery, the amount of current the battery can
accept initially is very small. As the battery gets
warmer, it can accept more current.
Charging capacity: Charging a battery with a low-capacity charger takes longer time than charging with
a high-capacity charger.
Charging status: Charging a fully depleted battery takes twice or more as long as charging a half-
depleted battery. Since the electrolyte in a fully depleted battery consists of nearly pure water and
conductor, only a very small amount of current can be accepted by the battery initially. The charging
current increases as the amount of acids in the electrolyte is increased by the charging current.
3) Output Characteristics

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Voltage pattern in actual stepGCU PWM control
4) Operation
Glow plug is installed in the cylinder head. It enhances the cold starting performance and reduces the
exhaust gas during cold starting.
ECU receives the data (engine rpm, coolant temperature, vehicle speed) through CAN lines. Based on the
data, GCU controls the pre-glow, cranking and post-glow. It also checks the glow plugs, and sends the
result to ECU.
Duty control area:
Between 5 and 100%
Frequency: 20 Hz
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(1) Temperature/Current Properties of GCU
FETs (similar to transistor) for each cylinder are integrated in GCU. During the pre-glow period, battery
voltage is supplied to the glow plugs directly to heat them rapidly.
After getting the desired temperature by pre-glowing, the temperature is controlled by duty ratio. 1.
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Frequency:
20~33Hz
PWM control duty
ratio
- 1st step: 100%
- 2nd step: 35%
- 3rd step: 23%
This describes the voltage supplying types to glow plugs. This shows the supplying voltage and
time by GCU in each step. The 3rd
step is the period to keep the
temperature.
(2) Operation Type of GCU

(3) Operation
Pre-Glow: Step 1
If normal communication with the ECU is established 2 seconds after the power is supplied to the IGN
terminal from the battery, the GCU supplies the battery power to raise the temperature of the glow plug
- The time for pre-heating is controlled by the ECU.
Input power VB(V) Arrival time T1(s)
68.27
75.8
84.1
93.15
10 2.4
11 1.95
1.9
If the input power (VB) is 11.5 V or less, the GCU supplies the battery power for arrival time (T1).
If the input power (VB) is greater than 11.5 V, the GCU supplies the voltage of 11.5 V for arrival time
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The time for pre-heating by coolant temperature can vary slightly depending on e.g. other vehicle
operation elements.