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Charging Failure





2ZR-FE BATTERY / CHARGING: CHARGING SYSTEM: Charging Failure; 2013 MY Corolla [07/2012 -]
- Charging Failure

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1. CHECK LOCK FUNCTION OF GENERATOR CLUTCH PULLEY

(a) Start the engine and visually check that the generator rotor assembly (fan) in the generator assembly is operating.

OK:

The generator rotor assembly (fan) is operating.

NG -- REPLACE GENERATOR PULLEY WITH CLUTCH Components
OK -- Continue to next step.

2. CHECK GENERATOR PULLEY WITH CLUTCH (UNIT INSPECTION)

(a) Remove the generator assembly Removal.

(b) Check the installation condition of the generator pulley cap.

OK:

The generator pulley cap is not loose or missing.

(c) Check for forming of particles due to friction (for dry type pulley) or grease leaks (for wet type pulley).

OK:

There are no large amount of particles (for dry type pulley) or grease leaks (for wet type pulley).

(d) Check the generator pulley with clutch for misalignment (interference with the generator assembly).

OK:

The generator pulley with clutch is not misaligned (no interference with the generator assembly).

(e) Turn the generator pulley with clutch clockwise and counterclockwise by hand and check for noise.





OK:

Noise does not occur when turned in both directions.

(f) Turn the generator pulley with clutch clockwise and counterclockwise by hand and visually check for runout.

OK:

The generator pulley with clutch does not have runout.

(g) Hold the generator rotor assembly (fan) in the generator assembly with a screwdriver, and check that the generator pulley with clutch locks when turned clockwise and turns freely when turned counterclockwise.





OK:

The generator pulley with clutch locks when turned clockwise and turns freely when turned counterclockwise.

NG -- REPLACE GENERATOR PULLEY WITH CLUTCH Components

OK -- REPAIR OR REPLACE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY Components