switch ISUZU TF SERIES 2004 Workshop Manual

6D3-2 STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM


Starting System
General Description
Cranking Circuit
The cranking system consists of a battery, starter, starter
switch, starter relay, etc. These main components are
connected.
Starter
The cranking system employs a magnetic type reduction
starter in which the motor shaft is also used as a pinion shaft.
When the starter switch is turned on, the contacts of magnetic
switch are closed, and the armature rotates. At the same time,
the plunger is attracted, and the pinion is pushed forward by
the shift lever to mesh with the ring gear.
Then, the ring gear runs to start the engine. When the engine
starts and the starter switch is turned off, the plunger returns,
the pinion is disengaged from the ring gear, and the armature
stops rotation. When the engine speed is higher than the
pinion, the pinion idles, so that the armature is not driven.




Service Precaution
CAUTION:
Always use the correct fastener in the proper location.
When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part
number for that application. ISUZU will call out those
fasteners that require a replacement after removal. ISUZU
will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers
or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do
not use supplemental coatings (Paints, greases, or other
corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener
joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect
the fastener torque and the joint clamping force, and may
damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the
correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following
these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts
and systems.


Diagnosis
Condition Possible cause Correction
Starter does not run Charging failure Repair charging system
Battery Failure Replace Battery
Terminal connection failure Repair or replace terminal connector
and/or wiring harness
Starter switch failure Repair or replace starter switch
Starter failure Repair or replace starter

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Disassembled View
Legend
1 Bolt
2 Magnetic Switch
3 Gear Case
4 Piston
5 Piston Shaft
6 Center Bracket7 Armature
8 Yoke Assembly
9 Brush and Brush Holder
10 Washer
11 Rear Cover
12 Through Bolt

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Inspection and Repair
Repair or replace necessary parts if extreme wear or damage
is found during inspection.
Armature
Check for continuity between commutator and segment.
Replace commutator if there is no continuity (i.e.,
disconnected).



Check for continuity between commutator and shaft.
Also, check for continuity between commutator and armature
core, armature core and shaft. Replace commutator if there is
continuity (i.e., internally grounded).




Brush
Measure the length of brush.
Replace with a new one, if it is below the limit.
Brush Holder
Check for continuity between brush holder (+) (4) and base (-).
Replace, if there is continuity (i.e., insulation is broken).




Magnetic Switch
Check for continuity of shunt coil between terminals S and M.
Replace, if there is no continuity (i.e., coil is disconnected).




Continuity of Series Coil
Check for continuity between terminals S and M.
Replace, if there is no continuity (i.e., coil is disconnected).

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Continuity of Contacts
With the plunger faced downward, push down the magnetic
switch. In this state, check for continuity between terminals B
and M. Replace, if there is no continuity (i.e., contacts are
faulty).




Pinion
Check if the pinion rotates smoothly in drive direction by hand,
or if it is locked when it is rotated in reverse. If not, replace the
pinion.




Characteristic Test
For easily confirming the characteristics, conduct the noload
test as follows:
Rating as short as 30 seconds requires rapid testing.
Fix the starter on the test bench, and wire as shown in
illustration. When the switch is closed, the current flows and
the starter runs under no load. At this time, measure current,
voltage and speed to check if they satisfy the standard.
Legend
1 Volt Meter
2 Revolution Indicator
3 Battery
4 Ammeter
5 Switch

6D3-8 STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

General On-Vehicle Inspection
The operating condition of charging system is indicated by the
charge warning lamp. The warning lamp comes on when the
starter switch is turned to "ON" position. The charging system
operates normally if the lamp goes off when the engine starts.
If the warning lamp shows abnormality or if undercharged or
overcharged battery condition is suspected, perform diagnosis
by checking the charging system as follows:
1. Check visually the belt and wiring connector.
2. With the engine stopped, turn the stator switch to "ON"
position and observe the warning lamp.
If lamp does not come on:
Disconnect wiring connector from generator, and ground
the terminal "L" on connector side.
If lamp comes on:
Repair or replace the generator.




Generator
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Move drive belt tensioner to loose side using wrench then
remove drive belt.
3. Disconnect terminal "B" wiring connector and connector.
4. Remove generator assembly.

Generator Power and Circuit Diagram



Inspection
Legend
1 Load resistor, set parallel to battery
2 Battery
3 Voltmeter
4 Ammeter
5 Ignition Lock
6 Charge Telltale
7 Generator

1. Disconnect battery.
2. Close off connecting cable from alternator terminal "B+".
3. Set ammeter (measuring range 100A) in disconnected line.
4. Connect controllable load resistor to battery terminal.
5. Set resistor in front of connection to "O"; connect first to
battery, then to resistor.
6. Connect tachometer.
7. Connect oscilloscope according to manufacturer's
instructions.
8. Connect battery.
9. Start engine and read off resulting current at various engine
speeds.

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The generator has four external connections; the "B+" lead to
battery positive, "L" lead to the warning lamp circuit(max. 2
watts), "S" lead to battery positive terminal for battery sensing
and an earth connection.

Explanation of type inscripiton
Example:KC-A--> 14V 50-90A.

K = Code for Stator OD(126mm OD).
C = Compact Generator.
A = Ausland (countries other than Germany)
> = Direction of rotation(clockwise).
14V = Generator Operating Voltage.
50A = Stabilised output at 25 C at 1800 RPM./13.5
Volts.
90A = Stabilised output at 25 C at 1800 RPM./13.5
Volts.

Generator Connetions.
B+ : Battery Main Connection (battery positive)
S : Battery Sense Connection(battery positive)
L : Waring lamp(via warning lamp to Ignition switch)


BATT.SENSE
REGULATOR ASSEMBLYHYBR10ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY
12V BATT.1GN.SW.
300a* WARN.LAMP
1.2 WATT
L S8+SUPPRESSOR
CAPACITOR
0.5

f
NOTE: * RESISTOR IS RECOMMENDED TO
ENSURE THAT THE GENERATOR
REMAINS FUNCTIONAL IN CASE OF
WARNING LAMP FAILURE

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Warning
Do not reverse S and L connections as this will destroy the
warning lamp circuit of the regulator.
Ensure good electrical contact beween generator earth and
battery negative,

Operation
With the Iginiton switch turnded "ON", current is supplied via
the warning lamp to the "L" terminal of the regulator. Base
current is fed to T15 causing it to turn on, current then flows
from B+ through the rotor winding via the regulator brushes
and the collector emitter junction of T15 to earth completing
the circuit. The current in the rotor causes a magnetic field
between adjacent poles to be created, this field is rotated and
cuts the windings of the stator at right angles inducing a
voltage into them.
As the speed is increased this induced voltage increases and
results in curent being rectified in the 3 phase diode bridge and
supplied as DC to the B+ output and hence to the battery.
When the voltage at the B+ terminal of the battery reaches
around 14.2 volts, this voltage is monitored by the "S" lead and
turns the regulator Hybrid base current to T15 OFF removing
rotor current, resulting in a decrease in output voltage to below
the regulating voltage, T15 base current turns ON and the
whole cycle is repeated very rapidly.
D38 protects T15 and the regulator against the back voltage
developed across the rotor winding when T15 turns OFF.
The new generated EP regulators incorporate current limiting
in the warning lamp circuit.

Backup Regulation
The EP regulator will limit the output voltage to a safe level
should either the main B+ cable or the battery sense wire
become decoupled, the output voltage will be slightly above the
normal setting(1-3 volts).

Start up phase
When the Iginition switch is turned on and the engine is not
running, the current to the rotor is reduced by switching it on
and off at a 50% duty cycle, the frequency is approximately 4
KHz and may be audible at times.
This is quite normal, once the engine is started normal
regulation commences.

Warning lamp failure
Should the warning lamp fail, the generator will self excite by
deriving a small current from the phase connecion allowing the
voltage to build up to regulating level.
Note: no filed current will flow when the engine is cranking.

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5. During current output tests please make sure that the
ammeter is securely connceted into the charge circuit.
6. Some battery powered timing lights can produce high
transient voltages when connected or disconnected. Onl
y
disconnect or connect timing lights when the engine is
switched off.
7. Make sure the warning lamp circuit is functioning normall
y
before commencing tests.
8. Battery isolation switches must only be operated when the
engine is stopped.
9. To protect the charging system when using 240 vol
t
chargers it is recommeneded that the battery is
disconnected whilst charging.
10. Due to the very low resistance value of the stator winding i
t
may not be possible to obtain accurate readings withou
t
special equipment.
11. 12 volts must never be connected to the "L" terminal of the
regulator as this will damage the lamp driver circuit.
12. No loads apart from the warning lamp can be connected to
the "L" termainal. The "W" terminal is provided for this
purpose.

Disassembly
1. Mark the relative positions of the end housings in relation to
the stator assembly to aid reassembly. Use a permanen
t
marking pen do not use centre punched as this can cause
misalignmnet of the housings.
2. Remove the EP regulator from the slipring end housing b
y
removing the two screws. Tilt the regulator slightly from the
plug connection until the regulator clears the housing, then
lift clear.
3. Remove the four through bolts.
4. Carefully remove the stator assembly along with the slipring
end housing taking care not to put strain on the stator wires.
5. To disconnect the stator from the rectifier assembly, grasp
the stator wires close to the wire loop with a pair of long
nosed pliers, heat the joint with a soldering iron, when the
point becomes plastic apply a slight twisting motion to the
wires, then pull upwards to release the wires. Remove the
stator.
This procedure opens the wire loop to release the stato
r
connections easily.
6. To remove the rectifier remove the three retaining scre
w
and the B+ terminal nut and washers.

Note: the B+ bolt and the positive heatsink retaining screw are
fitted with mica insulating washers.
These must be discarded and replaced with new washers and
heatsink compound.

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Inspection
Generator
Before any in field testing can be undertaken it is important
that the battery's conditions is established and the terminals
are clean and tight.

Check the condition of the generator drive belt and ensure that
it is adjusted in accordance with the engine manufacturer's
recommnedations.

Battery conditions:
Note: This assessment may be difficult with maintenance free
assemblies.

Test the specific gravity of the individual cells the readings
should be within 10 points of each other, it is recommended
that the average SG should be 1.260 or higher.
A load test should be carried out to determine the ability of the
battery to supply and accept current. This is a good indicator
as to the general condition of the battery.
A load equal to the normal starting current should be placed
across the battery, the duration of this load test should not
exceed 10 seconds, during this time the terminal voltage
across the battery should not drop below 9.6 volts. Observe
each cell for signs of excessive gas liberation, usuall an
indication of cell failure.
If the battery test is clear proceed with the Generator tests as
follows.

Care should be taken when making the following connections.
It is recommended that the battery negative terminal be
disconnected before the test meters are connected, and
reconnecting the negative terminal when the meters are
inserted into the circuit under test. The warning lamp in the D+
circuit should not exceed 2 watts.

Regulating voltage test on the vehicle.
Connect a voltmeter to the generator, the positive lead to the
B+ terminal and the nagative lead to the generator casing.
Select the voltage range to suit the system, i.e. 20v for 12 volt
sysytems or 40v for 24 volt systems. Connect an ammeter in
series with the main output cable from the B+ terminal on the
generator, the range selected must be capable of reading the
maximum output from the generator.

Note the voltmeter reading before starting the engine. This
reading should increase when the engine is running indicating
generator output, start the engine and increase the engine
speed until the generator is running at 4000 rpm, switch on
vehicle loads of 5-10 A is indcated on the ammeter, the
voltmeter shoud read 14.0-14.2 v for a 12 volt system, for a 24
volt system the readings should be 5-10 A and 27.7-28.5 volts.

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Load regulation test
Increase the engine speed until the generator is running at
6000 rpm, increase the load to 90% of full output a decrease in
the regulating voltage should not exceed 0.50 volts for 12 v
and 0.70 v for 24 v regulators of the readings obtained in the
previous test. If so, the regulator is defective.

Generator output test at full load
Increase engine speed until the altenator is running at 6000
rpm, switch on electrical loads until the generator voltage
drops to 13.5 volts for 12 v systems and 26 volts for 24 v
systems, full outut should be obtained under these conditions.
It may be necessary to adjust engine speed to maintain
altenator speed. If sufficient electrical loads are not available a
carbon pile resistance can be connected across the battery
and adjusted until maximum output is obtained.

Keep the time for this test to a minimum to avoid undue
heating and high engine speeds.