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Pinpoint Test G834532P7 : Generator Noisy



PINPOINT TEST G834532p7 : GENERATOR NOISY

G834532t23 : CHECK THE GENERATOR FOR SECURITY
1. Inspect the generator fixings.

- Is the generator secure?

->YES
GO to Pinpoint Test G834532t24.

->NO
SECURE the generator. TEST the system for normal operation.

G834532t24 : CHECK THE FEAD BELT
1. Remove and inspect the FEAD belt.
Accessory Drive Belt - Vehicles Without: Supercharger (12.10.40)

- Is the FEAD belt in good condition?

->YES
GO to Pinpoint Test G834532t25.

->NO
INSTALL a new FEAD belt. TEST the system for normal operation.

G834532t25 : CHECK THE FEAD BELT TENSIONER
1. Remove and inspect the FEAD belt tensioner.
Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner - Vehicles Without: Supercharger (12.10.41)

- Is the FEAD belt tensioner in good condition?

->YES
GO to Pinpoint Test G834532t26.

->NO
INSTALL a new FEAD belt tensioner. TEST the system for normal operation.

G834532t26 : CHECK THE GENERATOR FOR MECHANICAL NOISE
1. Rotate the generator pulley by hand.

- Does the generator rotor shaft rotate smoothly and quietly?

->YES

GO to Pinpoint Test G834532t27.

->NO
INSTALL a new generator.
Generator - Vehicles Without: Supercharger (86.10.02) TEST the system for normal operation.

G834532t27 : CHECK THE FEAD BELT IDLER PULLEYS
1. Rotate the FEAD belt idler pulleys by hand.

- Do the FEAD belt idler pulleys rotate smoothly and quietly?

->YES
GO to Pinpoint Test G834532t28.

->NO
INSTALL new FEAD belt idler pulleys as necessary.
Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley - Vehicles Without: Supercharger (12.10.43) TEST the system for normal operation.

G834532t28 : CHECK THE GENERATOR FOR ELECTRICAL NOISE
1. Install the FEAD belt pulleys and belt.
2. Start and run the engine at 1500 rpm. Apply a high electrical load to the battery.

- Is the noise only heard with the high electrical load applied?

->YES
GO to Pinpoint Test G834532t29.

->NO
CHECK the air conditioning compressor.
Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - Vehicles Without: Supercharger (82.10.20) CHECK the power steering pump. Power Steering Pump - Vehicles Without: Supercharger (57.20.14) TEST the system for normal operation.

G834532t29 : ELIMINATE THE GENERATOR AS THE CAUSE OF ELECTRICAL NOISE
1. Disconnect generator electrical connector PI048.
2. Start and run the engine at 1500 rpm.

- Is the noise still present?

->YES
CHECK the air conditioning compressor.
Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - Vehicles Without: Supercharger (82.10.20) CHECK the power steering pump. Power Steering Pump - Vehicles Without: Supercharger (57.20.14) TEST the system for normal operation.

->NO
INSTALL a new generator.
Generator - Vehicles Without: Supercharger (86.10.02) TEST the system for normal operation.