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System Inspection





System Inspection

1. Start the engine and raise the engine speed to 2,500 - 3,000 RPM
2. Turn ON all electrical loads by turning on the headlamps, and by turning on the high blower motor, etc
3. Monitor the battery (ignition) voltage parameter on the Scantool data list
A. Specification :





4. Is the battery voltage within the specification ?
YES
1) Go to next step as below
NO
1) Possibility of charging system malfunction. Repair or replace alternator and battery. Refer to Charging System. And then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.