SSANGYONG RODIUS 2005 Service Manual
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1. SPECIFICATIONS
1) GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 
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2) FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS 
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1. DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF ENGINE  
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1) BATTERY
The sealed battery is standard on all cars. There are no vent plugs in the cover. The battery is 
completely sealed, except for two small vent holes in the sides.
These vent holes allow the small amount of gas pro-duced in the battery to escape. The battery 
has the following advantages over conventional batteries:
No water addition for the life of the battery.
Overcharge protection. If too much voltage is applied to the battery, it will not accept as 
much current as a conventional battery. In a conventional battery, the excess voltage will 
still try to charge the battery, leading to gassing, which causes liquid loss.
Not as liable to self-discharge as a conventional battery. This is particularly important when 
a battery is left standing for long periods of time.
More power available in a lighter, smaller case. -
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The battery has three major functions in the electrical system. First, the battery provides a 
source of energy for cranking the engine. Second, the battery acts as a voltage stabilizer for the 
electrical system. Finally, the battery can, for a limited time, provide energy when the electrical
demand exceeds the output of the alternator.
2) RATINGS
A battery has two ratings: (1) a reserve capacity rating designated at 27°C  (80°F), which 
is the time a fully charged battery will provide 25 amperes of current flow at or above 10.5 volts; 
(2) a cold cranking amp rating determined under testing at -18°C  (0°F), which indicates 
the cranking
load capacity.
▶Reserve Capacity
The reserve capacity (RC) is the maximum length of time it is possible to travel at night with the 
minimum electrical load and no alternator output. Expressed in minutes, the RC rating is the 
time required for a fully charged battery, at a temperature of 27 °C (80 °F) and being 
discharged at
a current of 25 amperes, to reach a terminal voltage of 10.5 volts.
▶Cold Cranking Amperage
The cold cranking amperage test is expressed at a battery temperature of -18°C  (0°F). 
The current rating is the minimum amperage, which must be maintained by the battery for 30 
seconds at the specified temperature, while meeting a minimum voltage requirement of 7.2 
volts. This
rating is a measure of cold cranking capacity.
The battery is not designed to last indefinitely. However, with proper care, the battery will 
provide many years of service. If the battery tests well, but fails to perform satisfactorily
in service for no apparent reason, the following factors may point to the cause of the trouble: 
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Vehicle accessories are left on overnight.
Slow average driving speeds are used for short periods.
The vehicle’s electrical load is more than the alternator output, particularly with the 
addition of aftermarket equipment.
Defects in the charging system, such as electrical shorts, a slipping alternator belt, a faulty 
alternator, or a faulty voltage regulator.
Battery abuse, including failure to keep the battery cable terminals clean and tight or a 
loose battery holddown clamp.
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3) CHARGING SYSTEM
Alternators use a new type of regulator that incorpo-rates a diode trio. A Delta stator, a rectifier 
bridge, and a rotor with slip rings and brushes are electrically similar to earlier alternators. 
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conventional pulley and fan are used. 
There is no test hole.
4) CHARGING TIME REQUIRED
The time required to charge a battery will vary depending upon the following factors:
Size of Battery
- A Completely discharged large heavy-duty battery required more than twice the recharging 
time as a completely discharged small passenger car battery.
Temperature 
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8c009900a000470088009b004700540058005f00b6006a0047>(0°F) than at 27°C 
(80°F).
When a fast charger is connected to a cold battery, the current accepted by the battery will 
be very low at first. The battery will accept a higher current rate as the battery warms.
Charger Capacity 
- A charger which can supply only 5 amperes will require a much longer charging period 
than a charger that can supply 30 amperes or more.
State-of-Charge 
- A completely discharged battery requires more than twice as much charge as a onehalf 
charged battery. Because the electrolyte is nearly pure water and a poor conductor in a 
completely discharged battery, the current accepted by the battery is very low at first. Later, 
as the charging current causes the electrolyte acid content to
increase, the charging current will likewise increase.  ▶
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5) CHARGING A COMPLETELY DISCHARGED BATTERY
    (OFF THE VEHICLE)
Unless this procedure is properly followed, a perfectly good battery may be needlessly 
replaced. The following procedure should be used to recharge a completely discharged battery:
Measure the voltage at the battery terminals with an accurate voltmeter. If the reading is 
below 10 volts, the charge current will be very low, and it could take some time before the 
battery accepts the current in excess of a few milliamperes. Refer to “Charging Time 
Required” in this section,  which  focuses  on the factors  affecting  both  the charging 
time required.
Such low current may not be detectable on ammeters available in the field. 1.
Set the battery charger on the high setting. 2.
Some chargers feature polarity protection circuitry, which prevents charger unless the charger 
leads are correctly connected to the battery terminals. A completely discharged battery may
not have enough voltage to activate this circuitry, even though the leads are connected 
properly, making it appear that the battery will not accept charging current.
Therefore, follow the specific charger manufacturer’s instruction for by passing or 
overriding the circuitry so that the charger will turn on and charge a low-voltage battery.
Continue to charge the battery until the charge current is measurable. Battery chargers vary 
in the amount of voltage and current provided. The time required for the battery to accept a 
measurable charger current at various voltages may be as follows: 3.
If the charge current is not measurable at the end of the above charging times, the battery 
should be replaced.
If the charge current is measurable during the charging time, the battery is good, and 
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It is important to remember that a completely discharged battery must be recharged for a 
sufficient number of ampere hours (AH) to restore the battery to a usable state.
If the charge current is still not measurable after using the charging time calculated by the 
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6) JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
Position the vehicle with the charged battery so that the jumper cables will reach from the 
charged battery to the battery that requires charging.
Turn off the ignition, all the lights, and all the electrical loads in both vehicles.
Leave the hazard flasher on if jump starting where there may be other traffic and any other 
lights needed for the work area.
Apply the parking brake firmly in both vehicles. 1.
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In order to avoid damaging the vehicle make sure the cables are not on or near pulleys, fans, 
or
other parts that will move when the engine starts.
Shift an automatic transmission to PARK. 5.
In order to avoid injury, do not use cables that have loose or missing insulation.
Clamp one end of the first jumper cable to the positive terminal on the booster battery. Make 
sure it does not touch any other metal parts.
Clamp the other end of the same cable to the positive terminal on the discharged battery. 
Never connect the other end to the negative terminal of the discharged battery. 6.
7.
Do not attach the cable directly to the neg-ative terminal of the discharged battery. Doing so
could cause sparks and possible battery explosion.
Clamp one end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the booster battery.
Make the final connection to a solid engine ground, such as the engine lift bracket at least 
450 millimeters (18 inches) from the discharged battery.
Start the engine of the vehicle with the good battery.
Run the engine at a moderate speed for several minutes.
Then start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Remove the jumper cables by reversing the above sequence exactly, removing the 
negative cable from the vehicle with the discharged battery first. While removing each 
clamp, take care that it does not touch any other metal while the other end remains 
attached. 8.
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7) ALTERNATOR
Alternators are equipped with internal regulators. Unlike three-wire alternators, the alternator 
may be used with only two connections: battery positive and an “D+” terminal to the 
charge indicator lamp.
As with other charging systems, the charge indicator lamp lights when the ignition switch is 
turned to RUN, and goes out when the engine is running. If the charge idicator is on with the 
engine running, a charging system defect is indicated. This indicator light will glow at full 
brilliance for several kinds of defects as well as when the system voltage is too high or too low.
The regulator voltage setting varies with temperature and limits the system voltage by
controlling rotor field current. Achieve correct average field current for proper system voltage 
control by varying the on-off time. At high speeds, the on-time may be 10 percent and the off-
time 90 percent. At low speeds, with high electrical loads, the on-time may  be 90 percent and 
the off-time 10 percent. 
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8) STARTER
Wound field starter motors have pole pieces, arranged around the armature, which are 
energized by wound field coils.
Enclosed shift lever cranking motors have the shift lever mechanism and the solenoid plunge
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enclosed in the drive housing, protecting them from exposure to dirt, icy conditions, and 
splashes. In the basic circuit, solenoid windings are energized when the switch is closed. The
resulting plunger and shift lever movement causes the pinion to engage the engine flywheel 
ring gear. The solenoid main contacts close. Cranking then takes place.
When the engine starts, pinion overrun protects the armature from excessive speed until the 
switch is opened, at which time the return spring causes the pinion to disengage.
To prevent excessive overrun, the switch should be released immediately after the engine 
starts.
9) STARTING SYSTEM
The engine electrical system includes the battery, the ignition, the starter, the alternator, and all 
the related wiring.
Diagnostic tables will aid in troubleshooting system faults.
When a fault is traced to a particular component, refer to that component section of the service 
manual.
The starting system circuit consists of the battery, the starter motor, the ignition switch, and all 
the related electrical wiring. All of these components are connected electrically. 
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2. SCHEMATIC AND ROUTING DIAGRAMS
1) STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM (GASOLINE ENGINE) 
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1. ENGINE AND ECM PROBLEM CHECK REPORT
1) Vehicle And Customer Information
2) Mil Information
3) Problem Description
4) Condition When Problem Occurs 
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2. SPECIFICATIONS
1) Engine Data Display Table