charging SUZUKI SWIFT 2000 1.G RG413 Service Owner's Manual

CHARGING SYSTEM 6H-3
CARE OF BATTERY
1) The battery is a very reliable component, but needs periodical attentions.
Keep the battery carrier clean
Prevent rust formation on the terminal posts
Keep the electrolyte up to the upper level uniformly in all cells.
When keeping battery on vehicle over a long period of time, follow instructions given below.
–Weekly, start the engine and run it until it reaches normal operating temperature with engine speed of
2000 to 3000 rpm. Make sure all electric switches are off before storing the vehicle.
–Recharge the battery twice a month to prevent it from discharging excessively. This is especially impor-
tant when ambient temperature is low.
The battery discharges even when it is not used, while vehicles are being stored. Battery electrolyte can
freeze and battery case can crack at cold ambient condition if battery is not properly charged.
2) Keep the battery cable connections clean.
The cable connections, particularly at the positive (+) terminal post, tend to become corroded. The product
of corrosion, or rust, on the mating faces of conductors resists the flow of current.
Clean the terminals and fittings periodically to ensure good metal-to-metal contact, and grease the connec-
tions after each cleaning to protect them against rusting.
3) Be always in the know as to the state of charge of the battery. The simplest way to tell the state of charge is
to carry out a hydrometer test. The hydrometer is an instrument for measuring the specific gravity (S.G.) of
the battery electrolyte. The S.G. of the electrolyte is indicative of the state of charge. Refer to “DIAGNOSIS”
of BATTERY in this section. WARNING:
Never expose battery to open flame or electric spark because of battery generate gas which is flam-
mable and explosive.
Do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, fabrics, or painted surfaces as fluid is a corrosive
acid. Flush any contacted area with water immediately and thoroughly.
Batteries should always be kept out of reach of children.

6H-4 CHARGING SYSTEM
GENERATOR
The generator is a small and high performance type with an IC regulator incorporated.
The internal components are connected electrically as shown below figure.
The generator features are as follows:
Solid state regulator is mounted inside the generator.
All regulator components are enclosed into a solid mold.
This unit along with the brush holder assembly is attached to the rear housing.
The IC regulator uses integrated circuits and controls the voltage produced by the generator, and the volt-
age setting cannot be adjusted.
The generator rotor bearings contain enough grease to eliminate the need for periodic lubrication. Two
brushes carry current through the two slip rings to the field coil mounted on the rotor, and under normal con-
ditions will provide long period of attention-free service.
The stator windings are assembled on the inside of a laminated core that forms part of the generator frame.
A condenser mounted in the rear housing suppresses radio noise.
1. Generator with regulator ass’y 3. Stator coil 5. Field coil (rotor coil) 7. Main switch
2. I.C. regulator 4. Diode 6. Charge indicator light 8. Battery
1. Pulley 5. Stator core 9. Rear end frame E: Ground
2. Pulley nut 6. Field coil 10. Drive end frame F: Field coil terminal
3. Rotor fan 7. Regulator B: Generator output (Battery terminal) IG: Ignition terminal
4. Stator coil 8. Brush D: Dummy terminal L: Lamp terminal

CHARGING SYSTEM 6H-5
DIAGNOSIS
BATTERY
VISUAL INSPECTION
Check for obvious damage, such as cracked or broken case or cover, that could permit loss of electrolyte. If
obvious damage is noted, replace battery. Determine cause of damage and correct as needed.
HYDROMETER TEST
The direct method of checking the battery for state of charge is to
carry out a high rate discharge test, which involves a special pre-
cise voltmeter and an expensive instrument used in the service
shops, but not recommendable to the user of the vehicle.
At 20 °C of battery temperature (electrolyte temperature):
The battery is in FULLY CHARGED STATE if the electrolyte
S.G. is 1.280.
The battery is in HALF CHARGED STATE if the S.G. is
1.220.
The battery is in NEARLY DISCHARGED STATE if the S.G.
is 1.150 and is in danger of freezing.
As the S.G. varies with the temperature, if battery temperature is
not at 20°C (68°F), you have to correct your S.G. reading (taken
with your hydrometer) to the value at 20°C (68°F) and apply the
corrected S.G. value to the three-point guide stated value.
For the manner of correction, refer to the graph showing the rela-
tion between S.G. value and temperature at the left.
How to use the temperature-corrected state-of-charge graph
Suppose your S.G. reading is 1.28 and the battery temperature is
–5°C (23°F). Locate the intersection of the –5°C line and the 1.28
S.G. line.
The intersection is within the “A” zone (shaded area in the graph)
and that means CHARGED STATE.
To know how much the battery is charged, draw a line parallel to
the zone demarcation line and extend it to the right till it meets
with the percentage scale. In the present example, the line meets
at about 85% point on the percentage scale. Therefore, the bat-
tery is charged up to the 85% level.

6H-6 CHARGING SYSTEM
GENERATOR
Trouble in charging system will show up as one or more of the fol-
lowing conditions:
1) Faulty indicator lamp operation.
2) An undercharged battery as evidenced by slow cranking or
indicator dark.
3) An overcharged battery as evidenced by excessive spewing
of electrolyte from vents.
Noise from generator may be caused by loose drive pulley, loose
mounting bolts, worn or dirty bearings, defective diode, or defec-
tive stator.
CHARGING INDICATOR LAMP OPERATION
CAUTION:
Do not mistake polarities of IG terminal and L terminal.
Do not create short circuit between IG and L terminals.
Always connect these terminals through a lamp.
Do not connect any load between L and E.
When connecting charger or booster battery to vehicle
battery, refer to this section describing battery charg-
ing.
B: Generator output (Battery terminal)
D: Dummy terminal
E: Ground
F: Field coil terminal
IG: Ignition terminal
L: Lamp terminal
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Charge light does not
light with ignition ON
and engine offFuse blown Check fuse.
Light burned out Replace light.
Wiring connection loose Tighten loose connection.
IC regulator or field coil faulty Check generator.
Poor contact between brush and slip ring Repair or replace.
Charge light does not go
out with engine running
(battery requires fre-
quent recharging)Drive belt loose or worn Adjust or replace drive belt.
IC regulator or generator faulty Check charging system.
Wiring faulty Repair wiring.

CHARGING SYSTEM 6H-7
UNDERCHARGED BATTERY
This condition, as evidenced by slow cranking or indicator clear
with red dot can be caused by one or more of the following condi-
tions even though indicator lamp may be operating normal.
Following procedure also applies to cars with voltmeter and
ammeter.
Make sure that undercharged condition has not been caused
by accessories left on for extended period of time.
Check drive belt for proper tension.
If battery defect is suspected, refer to BATTERY section.
Inspect wiring for defects. Check all connections for tight-
ness and cleanliness, battery cable connections at battery,
starting motor and ignition ground cable.
NO-LOAD CHECK
1) Connect voltmeter and ammeter as shown in left figure.
2) Run engine from idling up to 2,000 rpm with all accessories
turned off and read meters.
If voltage is higher than standard value, check ground of
brushes.
If brushes are not grounded, replace IC regulator.
If voltage is lower than standard value, proceed to following
check.
Specification for undercharged battery (No-load check)
Current: 10 A
Voltage: 14.2 – 14.8 V (at 25°C, 77°F) NOTE:
Use fully charged battery.
1. Generator
2. Ammeter (between generator (B) terminal and battery (+) terminal)
3. Voltmeter (between generator (B) terminal and ground)
4. Battery
5. Load
6. Switch
NOTE:
Consideration should be taken that voltage will differ
somewhat with regulator case temperature as shown in
left figure.
A: Regulated voltage (V)
B: Heatsink temperature (°C)
16.0
15.5
14.2 15.3
14.8
14.2
13.314.8
15.0
14.5
14.0
13.5
13.0
-30 0 25 135
[A]
[B]

6H-8 CHARGING SYSTEM
3) Ground F terminal and start engine, then measure voltage at
B terminal as shown in left figure.
Voltage is higher than standard value
It is considered that generator itself is good but IC regulator
has been damaged, replace IC regulator.
Voltage is lower than standard value
Generator itself has problem, check the generator.
LOAD CHECK
1) Run engine at 2,000 rpm and turn on head light and heater
motor.
2) Measure current and if it is less than 20 A repair or replace
generator.
OVERCHARGED BATTERY
1) To determine battery condition, refer to Battery section.
2) If obvious overcharge condition exists as evidenced by
excessive spewing of electrolyte, measure generator B ter-
minal voltage at engine 2000 rpm.
3) If measured voltage is higher than upper limit value, disas-
semble generator.
4) Check ground of brushes. If brushes are not grounded,
replace IC regulator. Then check field coil for grounds and
shorts.
A: Regulated voltage (V)
B: Heatsink temperature (°C)
16.0
15.5
14.2 15.3
14.8
14.2
13.314.8
15.0
14.5
14.0
13.5
13.0
-30 0 25 135
[A]
[B]

CHARGING SYSTEM 6H-9
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
BATTERY
JUMP STARTING IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
WITH AUXILIARY (BOOSTER) BATTERY
Both booster and discharged battery should be treated carefully when using jumper cables. Follow procedure
outlined below, being careful not to cause sparks.
1) Set parking brake and place automatic transmission in PARK (NEUTRAL on manual transmission). Turn off
ignition, turn off lights and all other electrical loads.
2) Check electrolyte level. If it is below low level line, add distilled water.
3) Attach end of one jumper cable to positive terminal of booster battery and the other end of the same cable to
positive terminal of discharged battery. (Use 12-volt battery only to jump start engine).
4) Attach one end of the remaining negative cable to negative terminal of booster battery, and the other end to
a solid engine ground (such as exhaust manifold) at least 45 cm (18 in.) away from battery of vehicle being
started.
5) Start engine of vehicle with booster battery and turn off electrical accessories. Then Start engine of the vehi-
cle with discharged battery.
6) Disconnect jumper cables in the exact reverse order.
WITH CHARGING EQUIPMENT
CAUTION:
If vehicle is manual transmission model and has a catalytic converter, do not push or tow it to start.
Damage to its emission system and/or to other parts may result.
WARNING:
Departure from these conditions or procedure described below could result in:
–Serious personal injury (particularly to eyes) or property damage from such causes as battery
explosion, battery acid, or electrical burns.
–Damage to electronic components of either vehicle.
Remove rings, watches, and other jewelry. Wear approved eye protection.
Be careful so that metal tools or jumper cables do not contact positive battery terminal (or metal in
contact with it) and any other metal on vehicle, because a short circuit could occur.
WARNING:
Do not connect negative cable directly to negative terminal of dead battery.
CAUTION:
When jump starting engine with charging equipment, be sure equipment used is 12-volt and negative
ground. Do not use 24-volt charging equipment. Using such equipment can cause serious damage to
electrical system or electronic parts.

6H-10 CHARGING SYSTEM
DISMOUNTING
1) Disconnect negative cable (1).
2) Disconnect positive cable (2).
3) Remove retainer (3).
4) Remove battery (4).
HANDLING
When handling battery, following safety precautions should be
followed:
Hydrogen gas is produced by battery. A flame or spark near
battery may cause the gas to ignite.
Battery fluid is highly acidic. Avoid spilling on clothing or
other fabric. Any spilled electrolyte should be flushed with
large quantity of water and cleaned immediately.
REMOUNTING
1) Reverse removal procedure.
2) Torque battery cables to specification.
Tightening torque
Body ground bolt (a): 8.0 N·m (0.8 kg-m, 6.0 lb-ft)
GENERATOR
GENERATOR BELT
Refer to “WATER PUMP BELT” in Section 6B “ENGINE COOL-
ING”.
5. Body ground bolt
6. Nut
NOTE:
Check to be sure that ground cable has enough clear-
ance to hood panel by terminal.

CHARGING SYSTEM 6H-11
DISMOUNTING AND REMOUNTING
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
1.“B” terminal wire 3. Generator bolt 5. Splash cover (Right) Tightening torque
2.“B” terminal nut 4. Generator belt 6. Generator
1. Pulley nut 7. Bearing retainer 13. Seal plate 19. Brush holder cover
2. Pulley 8. Rotor 14. Rectifier 20. Rear end cover
3. Drive end frame 9. End housing bearing 15. Insulator 21. Terminal plate
4. Stator 10. Bearing cover 16. Regulator
5. Stud bolt 11. Wave washer 17. Brush
6. Drive end bearing 12. Rear end frame 18. Brush holder

6H-12 CHARGING SYSTEM
INSPECTION
ROTOR
1) Using ohmmeter, check for continuity between slip rings of
rotor. If there is no continuity, replace rotor.
Standard resistance between slip rings of rotor
: 2.7 – 3.1
Ω
ΩΩ Ω at 20°C (68°F)
2) Using ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity between
slip ring and rotor. If there is continuity, replace rotor.
3) Check slip rings for roughness or scoring. If rough or scored,
replace rotor.
Using a vernier caliper, measure the slip ring diameter.
If the diameter is less than minimum, replace the rotor.
Slip ring diameter
Standard: 14.2 – 14.4 mm (0.557 – 0.567 in.)
Limit: 12.8 mm (0.504 in.)
STATOR
1) Using an ohmmeter, check all leads for continuity. If there is
no continuity, replace stator.