CHARGING SYSTEM

Test load chart 1. Place a battery in a pan of water to prevent it from

Battery Load (A) overheating. The water level should come up about
halfway on the battery. Keep water off the top of
34B19R 110
the battery.
55D23R 180
75D26L 195
75D26R 195
BATTERY
80D26R 195
95D31R 250

Battery positive voltage with load

Approximate
Minimum voltage(V)
battery temp.
21 °C {70 °F} 9.6
15 °C {60 °F} 9.5 2. Connect a battery charger to the battery.
3. Adjust the charging current as follows.
10 °C {50 °F} 9.4
4 °C {40 °F} 9.3 Battery type Slow charge Quick charge
– 1 °C {30 °F} 9.1 (5–hour rate) (A) (A)/(30 min.)
– 7 °C {20 °F} 8.9 34B19R (27) 3.0—4.0 20
–12 °C {10 °F} 8.7 55D23R (48) 4.5—5.5 30
–18 °C { 0 °F} 8.5 75D26L (52) 5.5—6.5 35
75D26R (52) 5.5—6.5 35
Back-up Current
80D26R (55) 5.5—6.5 35
1. Verify that the ignition switch (engine switch) is at the
OFF position and that the key has been removed. 95D31R (64) 6.5—8.0 40
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. After the battery has been recharged, measure the
Caution battery positive voltage and verify that the battery

Operating electrical loads while measuring keeps specified voltage for more than 1 hour.
the back-up current can damage the circuit
tester. Specification
Above 12.4 V
3. Measure the back-up current between the negative
battery terminal and the negative battery cable. 5. If not as specified, replace the battery.

Back-up current GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

20 mA max.
Warning
4. If the current exceeds the maximum, remove the
When the battery cables are connected,
fuse in the main fuse block and the fuse block one touching the vehicle body with generator
by one while measuring the back-up current. terminal B will generate sparks. This can
5. Inspect and repair harnesses and connectors of cause personal injury, fire, and damage to
the fuse at which the current reduces. the electrical components. Always
disconnect the battery before performing
BATTERY RECHARGING the following operation.

Caution 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

When disconnecting the battery, remove
the negative cable first and install it last to
prevent damage to electrical components
or the battery.

To avoid deformation or damage to the
battery, remove the battery plugs while
charging the battery.

Do not quick charge for over 30 minutes. It
will damage the battery.
2. Remove the fresh-air duct, air intake pipe and air
hose. (WL, WL Turbo)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5. Inspect the drive belt deflection/tension. (Refer to
Section B1—B3, DRIVE BELT, DRIVE BELT
INSPECTION.)

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Test load chart 1. Place a battery in a pan of water to prevent it from

Battery Load (A) overheating. The water level should come up about
halfway on the battery. Keep water off the top of
34B19R 110
the battery.
55D23R 180
75D26L 195
75D26R 195
BATTERY
80D26R 195
95D31R 250

Battery positive voltage with load

Approximate
Minimum voltage(V)
battery temp.
21 °C {70 °F} 9.6
15 °C {60 °F} 9.5 2. Connect a battery charger to the battery.
3. Adjust the charging current as follows.
10 °C {50 °F} 9.4
4 °C {40 °F} 9.3 Battery type Slow charge Quick charge
– 1 °C {30 °F} 9.1 (5–hour rate) (A) (A)/(30 min.)
– 7 °C {20 °F} 8.9 34B19R (27) 3.0—4.0 20
–12 °C {10 °F} 8.7 55D23R (48) 4.5—5.5 30
–18 °C { 0 °F} 8.5 75D26L (52) 5.5—6.5 35
75D26R (52) 5.5—6.5 35
Back-up Current
80D26R (55) 5.5—6.5 35
1. Verify that the ignition switch (engine switch) is at the
OFF position and that the key has been removed. 95D31R (64) 6.5—8.0 40
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. After the battery has been recharged, measure the
Caution battery positive voltage and verify that the battery

Operating electrical loads while measuring keeps specified voltage for more than 1 hour.
the back-up current can damage the circuit
tester. Specification
Above 12.4 V
3. Measure the back-up current between the negative
battery terminal and the negative battery cable. 5. If not as specified, replace the battery.

Back-up current GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

20 mA max.
Warning
4. If the current exceeds the maximum, remove the
When the battery cables are connected,
fuse in the main fuse block and the fuse block one touching the vehicle body with generator
by one while measuring the back-up current. terminal B will generate sparks. This can
5. Inspect and repair harnesses and connectors of cause personal injury, fire, and damage to
the fuse at which the current reduces. the electrical components. Always
disconnect the battery before performing
BATTERY RECHARGING the following operation.

Caution 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

When disconnecting the battery, remove
the negative cable first and install it last to
prevent damage to electrical components
or the battery.

To avoid deformation or damage to the
battery, remove the battery plugs while
charging the battery.

Do not quick charge for over 30 minutes. It
will damage the battery.
2. Remove the fresh-air duct, air intake pipe and air
hose. (WL, WL Turbo)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5. Inspect the drive belt deflection/tension. (Refer to
Section B1—B3, DRIVE BELT, DRIVE BELT
INSPECTION.)

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G6 WL, WL Turbo
5.0—6.8 N·m
{50—70 kgf·cm, 44—60 in·lbf}
20—30
{2.0—3.1, 15—22}

A
B
C
38—51
{3.8—5.3, A
19—25 28—38}
{1.9—2.6, 5.0—6.8 N·m
14—18} B {50—70 kgf·cm,
44—60 in·lbf}

38—51 C
{3.8—5.3, 28—38}

38—51
{3.8—5.3, 28—38}

N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf} N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}

F2 CARB, F2 CIS 1 Terminal B wire

2 Connector
5.0—6.8 N·m 3 Drive belt (generator)
{50—70 kgf·cm, 44—60 in·lbf}
4 Generator strap (G6)
16—22 5 Generator
{1.6—2.3,
12—16}
GENERATOR INSPECTION
Generator Warning Light
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Verify that the drive belt deflection/tension is
correct. (Refer to Section B1—B3, DRIVE BELT,
DRIVE BELT INSPECTION.)
3. Turn the ignition switch (engine switch) on and
verify that the generator warning light illuminates.
4. If not, inspect the generator warning light and
wiring harnesses between the battery and
generator warning light and between the battery
and generator terminal L (G6, F2 CARB, F2 CIS), I
(WL, WL Turbo).
38—51 ST
{3.8—5.3, 28—38}
G6, F2 CARB, F2 CIS

N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}

S L

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G6 WL, WL Turbo
5.0—6.8 N·m
{50—70 kgf·cm, 44—60 in·lbf}
20—30
{2.0—3.1, 15—22}

A
B
C
38—51
{3.8—5.3, A
19—25 28—38}
{1.9—2.6, 5.0—6.8 N·m
14—18} B {50—70 kgf·cm,
44—60 in·lbf}

38—51 C
{3.8—5.3, 28—38}

38—51
{3.8—5.3, 28—38}

N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf} N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}

F2 CARB, F2 CIS 1 Terminal B wire

2 Connector
5.0—6.8 N·m 3 Drive belt (generator)
{50—70 kgf·cm, 44—60 in·lbf}
4 Generator strap (G6)
16—22 5 Generator
{1.6—2.3,
12—16}
GENERATOR INSPECTION
Generator Warning Light
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Verify that the drive belt deflection/tension is
correct. (Refer to Section B1—B3, DRIVE BELT,
DRIVE BELT INSPECTION.)
3. Turn the ignition switch (engine switch) on and
verify that the generator warning light illuminates.
4. If not, inspect the generator warning light and
wiring harnesses between the battery and
generator warning light and between the battery
and generator terminal L (G6, F2 CARB, F2 CIS), I
(WL, WL Turbo).
38—51 ST
{3.8—5.3, 28—38}
G6, F2 CARB, F2 CIS

N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}

S L

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WL, WL Turbo
Standard voltage
Engine switch ON (V) Idle (V) [20°C {68°F}]
Terminal
WL, WL Turbo WL, WL Turbo
B B+ 14.05—14.85
A S I A B+ 14.05—14.85
S 0 7.025—7.425
I 2.0—4.0 13.00—14.85

6. If not as specified, disassemble and inspect the

generator.
5. Verify that the generator warning light goes out
Current
after engine starts.
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
6. If not, inspect the wiring harness between the S
2. Verify that the drive belt deflection/tension is
terminals of the generator (WL, WL Turbo) and the
correct. (Refer to Section B1—B3, DRIVE BELT,
generator.
DRIVE BELT INSPECTION.)
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Generator
4. Connect an ammeter, capable of reading 120 A or
Voltage
over, between generator terminal B and the wiring
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
harness.
2. Verify that the drive belt deflection/tension is within
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
the specification. (Refer to Section B1—B3, DRIVE
6. Turn all electrical loads off.
BELT, DRIVE BELT INSPECTION.)
7. Start the engine and increase the engine speed to
3. Turn off all electrical loads.
2,000—2,500 rpm.
4. Turn the ignition switch (engine switch) to START
8. Turn the following electrical loads on and verify that
position and verify that the generator turns
the current reading increases.
smoothly without any noise while the engine is

Headlights
running.

Blower motor
5. Measure the voltage at the terminals shown in the

Rear window defroster
table.
Note
G6, F2 CARB, F2 CIS

Current required for generating power varies
with electrical loads applied.

Standard current (Reference)

S L
Measuring conditions
Room temperature: 20 °C {68 °F}
Voltage: 13.5 V
Engine hot

Terminal B current (A)*

Standard voltage Engine speed
(rpm) G6, F2 CARB,
Ignition switch ON (V) Idle [20°C {68°F}] (V) WL, WL Turbo
Terminal F2 CIS
G6, F2 CARB, F2 CIS G6, F2 CARB, F2 CIS 1,000 Approx. 0—43 Approx. 0—58
B B+ 14.1—14.7 2,000 Approx. 0—62 Approx. 0—74
L Approx. 1 13.0—14.0 *: Must not be 0 A.
S B+ 14.1—14.7
9. If generator terminal B current will not increase,
WL, WL Turbo disassemble and inspect the generator.

A S I

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IGNITION SYSTEM G6, F2 CIS

8.9—12.7
{90—130, 79—112}
IGNITER INSPECTION
G6, F2 CIS
1. Disconnect the igniter connector. 1.5—1.9
2. Turn the ignition switch on and measure the {15—20, 14—17}
voltage at connector terminal A using the
voltmeter.
G6, F2 CIS

Specification 6.87—9.80
Battery positive voltage {70—100, 60.8—86.8]
N·m {kgf·cm, in·lbf}

3. Turn the ignition switch off and verify that there is

F2 CARB
continuity between terminal B and the body
8.9—12.7
ground. {90—130, 79—112}
4. While cranking the engine, measure the voltage at
terminal C using the voltmeter.

Specification
Approx. 0.5 V

5. If voltage and continuity are okay, replace the

igniter. (Refer to IGNITION SYSTEM, IGNITION
COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) 2.0—2.9
{20—30, 18—26}
IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
G6, F2 CARB, F2 CIS 6.87—9.80
{70—100, 60.8—86.8]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

ST
N·m {kgf·cm, in·lbf}

1 Center lead
2 Connector
3 Ignition coil bracket
4 Condenser
5 Ignition coil
6 Igniter

IGNITION COIL INSPECTION

G6, F2 CARB, F2 CIS
Primary Coil Winding
1. Disconnect the ignition coil connector.

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IGNITION SYSTEM G6, F2 CIS

8.9—12.7
{90—130, 79—112}
IGNITER INSPECTION
G6, F2 CIS
1. Disconnect the igniter connector. 1.5—1.9
2. Turn the ignition switch on and measure the {15—20, 14—17}
voltage at connector terminal A using the
voltmeter.
G6, F2 CIS

Specification 6.87—9.80
Battery positive voltage {70—100, 60.8—86.8]
N·m {kgf·cm, in·lbf}

3. Turn the ignition switch off and verify that there is

F2 CARB
continuity between terminal B and the body
8.9—12.7
ground. {90—130, 79—112}
4. While cranking the engine, measure the voltage at
terminal C using the voltmeter.

Specification
Approx. 0.5 V

5. If voltage and continuity are okay, replace the

igniter. (Refer to IGNITION SYSTEM, IGNITION
COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) 2.0—2.9
{20—30, 18—26}
IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
G6, F2 CARB, F2 CIS 6.87—9.80
{70—100, 60.8—86.8]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

ST
N·m {kgf·cm, in·lbf}

1 Center lead
2 Connector
3 Ignition coil bracket
4 Condenser
5 Ignition coil
6 Igniter

IGNITION COIL INSPECTION

G6, F2 CARB, F2 CIS
Primary Coil Winding
1. Disconnect the ignition coil connector.

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2. Measure the resistance at the primary coil using an F2 CARB

ohmmeter.

Specification [20 °C {68 °F}]

G6, F2 CIS: 0.81—0.99 Ω
F2 CARB: 1.035—1.265 Ω (+)
G6, F2 CIS

4. If not as specified, replace the ignition coil. (Refer

to IGNITION SYSTEM, IGNITION COIL
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

DISTRIBUTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
G6, F2 CARB, F2 CIS
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
F2 CARB
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Adjust the ignition timing. (Refer to Section F1,
F3—F4, ENGINE TUNE-UP, IGNITION TIMING
ADJUSTMENT.)
G6

3. If not as specified, replace the ignition coil. (Refer

to IGNITION SYSTEM, IGNITION COIL
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

Secondary Coil Winding

1. Disconnect the ignition coil connector.
2. Disconnect the center lead.
3. Measure the resistance at the secondary coil using
an ohmmeter.

Specification
10—16 k [20 °C {68 °F}]
19—25 {1.9—2.6, 14—18}
G6, F2 CIS

N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}

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2. Measure the resistance at the primary coil using an F2 CARB

ohmmeter.

Specification [20 °C {68 °F}]

G6, F2 CIS: 0.81—0.99 Ω
F2 CARB: 1.035—1.265 Ω (+)
G6, F2 CIS

4. If not as specified, replace the ignition coil. (Refer

to IGNITION SYSTEM, IGNITION COIL
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

DISTRIBUTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
G6, F2 CARB, F2 CIS
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
F2 CARB
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Adjust the ignition timing. (Refer to Section F1,
F3—F4, ENGINE TUNE-UP, IGNITION TIMING
ADJUSTMENT.)
G6

3. If not as specified, replace the ignition coil. (Refer

to IGNITION SYSTEM, IGNITION COIL
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

Secondary Coil Winding

1. Disconnect the ignition coil connector.
2. Disconnect the center lead.
3. Measure the resistance at the secondary coil using
an ohmmeter.

Specification
10—16 k [20 °C {68 °F}]
19—25 {1.9—2.6, 14—18}
G6, F2 CIS

N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}

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F2 CARB Distributor Installation Note

Verify that the No.1 cylinder is at top dead center,
and align the distributor matching marks.

MATCHING MARKS

19—25 {1.9—2.6, 14—18}

N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}

F2 CIS

19—25 {1.9—2.6, 14—18}

ST
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}

1 Vacuum hose
2 High-tension lead
+ HIGH-TENSION LEAD
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
3 Connector
4 Distributor
+ Installation Note

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DISTRIBUTOR DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
G6, F2 CARB, F2 CIS
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
G6 F2 CIS

F2 CARB

1 Cap 8 Coupling set

2 Rotor 9 Governor set
3 Cover 10 Oil seal
4 Signal rotor 11 Bearing
5 Pick-up coil with igniter 12 Distributor body
6 Vacuum control unit 13 O-ring
7 Breaker

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DISTRIBUTOR INSPECTION (F2 CARB)

Centrifugal Spark Advance Control TIMING LIGHT
1. Warm up the engine to the normal operating
temperature. DIAPHRAGM A
2. Check to be sure that the idle speed and ignition
timing are correct. (Refer to Section F4, ENGINE
TUNE-UP.)
3. Turn off all electrical loads.
4. Disconnect the vacuum hose to the vacuum control
unit, and plug the end of the hose.

( ° ) 11—15

VACUUM HOSE 0—2

0 20 53.3
ADVANCE (DEGREE)
{150, 5.9} {400, 15.7}
5. While gradually increasing the engine speed, use
the timing light to check the advance angle on VACUUM ( kPa { mmHg , inHg })
crankshaft pulley. 6. If necessary, disassemble and inspect the
distributor.
19—23
Pick-up Coil With Igniter Inspection
1. Connect an ohmmeter to the pick-up coil.
(°)

9—13

0—2
ADVANCE 0(DEGREE)
1,200 2,200 6,000
ENGINE SPEED ( rpm )

(1) Excess advance . . . weak governor spring (if

the governor spring is
broken, the advance will
rise very high)
(2) Insufficient advance . governor weight or cam 2. Measure the resistance.
malfunction
6. If necessary, disassemble and inspect the
distributor. ST Resistance
900—1,200 Ω
Vacuum Spark Advance Control 3. If it is not within specification, replace it.
1. Warm up the engine to normal operating
temperature. HIGH-TENSION LEAD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2. Check to be sure that the idle speed and ignition
timing are correct. (Refer to section F4, ENGINE
Caution
TUNE-UP.)

The high-tension leads must be reinstalled
3. Turn off all electrical loads.
to their original positions. Incorrect
4. Disconnect the vacuum hose to the vacuum control
installation can damage the leads and
unit, and plug the end of the hose.
cause power loss, and negatively affect the
5. Attach a vacuum pump to the diaphragm A and
electronic components.
check using the timing light while applying vacuum.

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STARTING SYSTEM
WL, WL Turbo
STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
9.9—11.7 N·m
Warning {100—120 kgf·cm,

When the battery cables are connected, 87—104 in·lbf}
touching the vehicle body with starter
terminal B will generate sparks. This can
cause personal injury, fire, and damage to
the electrical components. Always
disconnect the battery before performing
the following operation.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the battery. (WL, WL Turbo) (Refer to
CHARGING SYSTEM, BATTERY 38—51 {3.8—5.3, 28—38}
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the intake manifold bracket. (G6)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
G6, F2 CARB, F2 CIS 9.9—11.7 N·m
{100—120 kgf·cm,
87—104 in·lbf} N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
38—51 {3.8—5.3, 28—38}

1 Terminal B wire
2 Terminal S wire
3 Starter

STARTER INSPECTION
On-vehicle Inspection
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Crank the engine and verify that the starter turns
smoothly without any noise.
3. If not as specified, measure the voltage at
terminals S and B when the ignition switch (engine
switch) is at START position.

Specification
Above 8 V

4. If the voltage is within the specification, remove the

N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf} starter and inspect the magnetic switch and the
starter.
5. If the voltage is not as specified, inspect the wiring
harness, ignition switch (engine switch).

No Load Test
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Connect the starter, battery, voltmeter, and
ammeter as shown.
A
B

IGNITION M
SWITCH
(ENGINE V
SWITCH)
STARTER
BATTERY

TERMINAL S

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STARTING SYSTEM
WL, WL Turbo
STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
9.9—11.7 N·m
Warning {100—120 kgf·cm,

When the battery cables are connected, 87—104 in·lbf}
touching the vehicle body with starter
terminal B will generate sparks. This can
cause personal injury, fire, and damage to
the electrical components. Always
disconnect the battery before performing
the following operation.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the battery. (WL, WL Turbo) (Refer to
CHARGING SYSTEM, BATTERY 38—51 {3.8—5.3, 28—38}
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the intake manifold bracket. (G6)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
G6, F2 CARB, F2 CIS 9.9—11.7 N·m
{100—120 kgf·cm,
87—104 in·lbf} N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
38—51 {3.8—5.3, 28—38}

1 Terminal B wire
2 Terminal S wire
3 Starter

STARTER INSPECTION
On-vehicle Inspection
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Crank the engine and verify that the starter turns
smoothly without any noise.
3. If not as specified, measure the voltage at
terminals S and B when the ignition switch (engine
switch) is at START position.

Specification
Above 8 V

4. If the voltage is within the specification, remove the

N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf} starter and inspect the magnetic switch and the
starter.
5. If the voltage is not as specified, inspect the wiring
harness, ignition switch (engine switch).

No Load Test
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Connect the starter, battery, voltmeter, and
ammeter as shown.
A
B

IGNITION M
SWITCH
(ENGINE V
SWITCH)
STARTER
BATTERY

TERMINAL S

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3. Operate the starter and verify that it turns

smoothly.
4. Measure the voltage and current while the starter
is operating.

Specification
Engine type
Item F2 CARB, WL,
G6
F2 CIS WL Turbo
Voltage (V) 11.5 11.5 11
Current (A) Below 100 Below 60 Below 130

5. If not as specified, repair or replace the inner parts

as necessary.

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