Ignition System
| Items | Specification |
|---|
| Ignition coil | Primary resistance | 0.75 ohms ± 15 % |
| Secondary resistance | 5.9 kohms ± 15 % |
| Spark plugs | Type | SILZKR7B11 |
| Gap | 1.0 ~ 1.1 mm (0.0394 ~ 0.0433 in.) |
| Condenser | Rated voltage | DC 250 V |
| Capacitance [at 1 KHz] | 0.47 μF |
Starting System
| Items | Specification |
|---|
| Non-ISG | ISG |
| Starter | Rated voltage | 12 V, 1.2 kW | 12V, 1.4kW |
| No. of pinion teeth | 11 | 13 |
| No-load characteristics | Voltage | 11 V | 11.5V |
| Ampere | 70 A, MAX | 100A, MAX |
| Speed | 2, 400 rpm, MIN | 1, 915 rpm, MIN |
Charging System
| Items | Specification |
|---|
| Non-ISG | ISG |
| Alternator | Rated voltage | 13.5 V, 90 A | 13.5V, 120A |
| Speed in use | 1, 000 ~ 18, 000 rpm |
| Voltage regulator | IC Regulator built-in type, Alternator management system |
| Regulator setting voltage | External mode | ECU control |
| Internal mode | 14.55 ± 0.3 V |
| Temperature compensation | External mode | ECU control |
| Internal mode | 3.5 ± 2 mV/°C |
| Battery | Type | 48-23 GL | 56-28GL (AGM) |
| Cold cranking amperage [at -18°C (-0.4°F)] | 550A | 760A |
| Reserve capacity | 92 min | 120 min |
| Specific gravity [at 25°C (77°F)] | 1.280 ± 0.01 | 1.310 ± 0.01 |
| Symptom | Suspect area | Remedy |
|---|
| Engine will not start or is hard to start (Cranks OK) | Ignition lock switch | Inspect ignition lock switch, or replace as required |
| Ignition coil | Inspect ignition coil, or replace as required |
| Spark plugs | Inspect spark plugs, or replace as required |
| Ignition wiring disconnected or broken | Repair wiring, or replace as required |
| Rough idle or stalls | Ignition wiring | Repair wiring, or replace as required |
| Ignition coil | Inspect ignition coil, or replace as required |
| Engine hesitates/poor acceleration | Spark plugs and spark plug cables | Inspect spark plugs / cable, or replace as required |
| Ignition wiring | Repair wiring, or replace as required |
| Poor mileage | Spark plugs and spark plug cables | Inspect spark plugs / cable, or replace as required |
| Symptom | Suspect area | Remedy |
|---|
| Charging warning indicator does not light with ignition switch "ON" and engine off. | Fuse blown | Check fuses |
| Light burned out | Replace light |
| Wiring connection loose | Tighten loose connection |
| Electronic voltage regulator | Disconnect the voltage regulator to see if light turns off. If light turns off, replace voltage regulator. |
| Charging warning indicator does not go out with engine running. (Battery requires frequent recharging) | Drive belt loose or worn | Adjust belt tension or replace belt |
| Battery cable loose, corroded or worn | Inspect cable connection, repair or replace cable |
| Electronic voltage regulator or alternator | Disconnect the voltage regulator or alternator to see if light turns off. If light turns off, replace voltage regulator. |
| Wiring | Repair or replace wiring |
| Overcharge | Electronic voltage regulator | Disconnect the voltage regulator to see if light turns off. If light turns off, replace voltage regulator. |
| Voltage sensing wire | Repair or replace wiring |
| Discharge | Drive belt loose or worn | Adjust belt tension or replace belt |
| Wiring connection loose or short circuit | Inspect wiring connection, repair or replace wiring |
| Electronic voltage regulator or alternator | Disconnect the voltage regulator or alternator to see if light turns off. If light turns off, replace voltage regulator. |
| Poor grounding | Inspect ground or repair |
| Worn battery | Replace battery |
| Symptom | Suspect area | Remedy |
|---|
| Engine will not crank | Battery charge low | Charge or replace battery |
| Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out | Repair or replace cables |
| Transaxle range switch (Vehicle with automatic transaxle only) | Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE |
| Fuse blown | Replace fuse |
| Starter motor faulty | Replace |
| Ignition switch faulty | Replace |
| Engine cranks slowly | Battery charge low | Charge or replace battery |
| Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out | Repair or replace cables |
| Starter motor faulty | Replace |
| Starter keeps running | Starter motor | Replace |
| Ignition switch | Replace |
| Starter spins but engine will not crank | Short in wiring | Repair wiring |
| Pinion gear teeth broken or starter motor | Replace |
| Ring gear teeth broken | Replace fly wheel or torque converter |
Special Service Tools
Tool (Number and name) Illustration Use Alternator pulley remover wrench Removal and installation of alternator pulley
Scheme 51
Scheme 51: Special Service Tools
