Suzuki Engine 2002 GRAND VITARA SQ625 - Section 6 H: Charging System

CHARGING SYSTEM 6H-1
6H
SECTION 6H
CHARGING SYSTEM
CONTENTS
General Description ........................................6H-2
Battery...........................................................6H-2
Carrier and hold-down...............................6H-2
Electrolyte freezing....................................6H-2
Sulfation ....................................................6H-2
Built-in indicator (If equipped)....................6H-3
Care of battery...........................................6H-4
Generator ......................................................6H-5
Diagnosis.........................................................6H-7
Battery...........................................................6H-7
Common causes of failure.........................6H-7
Visual inspection .......................................6H-7
Hydrometer test.........................................6H-8
Generator ......................................................6H-9
Undercharged battery..............................6H-10
Overcharged battery................................6H-12
On-Vehicle Service........................................6H-13
Battery.........................................................6H-13
Jump starting in case of emergency........6H-13
Dismounting ............................................6H-14
Handling..................................................6H-14
Remounting.............................................6H-14
Generator....................................................6H-15
Generator belt .........................................6H-15
Unit Repair Overhaul ....................................6H-16
Generator....................................................6H-16
Dismounting ............................................6H-16
Remounting.............................................6H-17
Disassembly [60 A type]..........................6H-18
Disassembly [70 A and 80 A types] ........6H-21
Inspection [60 A type]..............................6H-24
Inspection [70 A and 80 A types] ............6H-26
Replace brush.........................................6H-28
Reassembly [60 A type] ..........................6H-29
Reassembly [70 A and 80 A types].........6H-30
Specifications................................................6H-33
Battery.........................................................6H-33
Generator....................................................6H-33
Tightening Torque Specifications...............6H-33
WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System
• Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to “Air Bag System Components and Wiring Location View” under
“General Description” in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing ser-
vice on or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and “Ser-
vice Precautions” under “On-Vehicle Service” in air bag system section before performing service
on or around the air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in
unintentional activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these two
conditions may result in severe injury.
• Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system
may be activated by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).