4.
Check the battery voltage of current data accelerating engine over 2000 rpm.
Fuel consumption is affected by Alternator condition. Alternator should be checked.
ENG "ON"
Check current data after connecting a scantool to Data Link Connector(DLC).
Turn electric devices on such as head lamps, defogger, etc...
Check the battery voltage of current data accelerating engine over 2000 rpm.
Is increasing battery voltage of current data when vehicle is accelerated?
YES
System is OK
NO
Check electrical accessory installation.
Check the tension of alternator belt.
Check the battery terminal and B terminal of the alternator (tightening condition and corrosion).
Replace the battery and alternator.
■ Inspection with ampere meter
1. ENG "ON"
2. Connecting clamp-on meter to B terminal of alternator [toward (+) terminal of battery]
3. Turn electric devices on such as head lamps, defogger, etc...
4. Check ampere of the clamp-on meter accelerating engine over 2000 rpm.
5. Is increasing ampere of ampere meter after accelerating when electric load is applied?
YES
Check or Replace the battery.
NO
Check electrical accessory installation.
Check the tension of the alternator belt.
Check the battery terminal and B terminal of the alternator (tightening condition and corrosion).
Replace the alternator.
