Kia Carens. Manual — part 13

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

COMPONENTS

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

DIAGNOSTIC CHART

Step

Inspection

Action

1

Check battery voltage
Specification : Above 12.4V

Yes

Go to next step.

No

Check battery

2

Start engine and check if generator warning
light goes out

Yes

Go to step 4.

No

Go to next step.

3

Check if voltage at generator terminals are
correct

Yes

Check wiring harness between battery
and terminal B.

No

• Check wiring harness.
• Replace generator.

4

1.Connect an ammeter (80A minimum)
between terminal B and terminal B harness
connector.
2.Start engine.
3.Turn all electrical loads ON and depress
brake pedal.
4.Check if output current is 65A or more at
2,500~3,000 rpm.

Yes

Charging system normal.

No

Go to next step.

5

Check drive belt tension OK?

Yes

Replace generator.

No

Adjust drive belt tension.

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

INSPECTION

1. Check drive belt and pulley for wear, cracks, and fraying. Replace if necessary.

2. Measure drive tension with a tension gauge.

Tension

Drive belt

New

Used

Generator

85.8~103.4 (383~461N)

68.2~85.8lb (304~383N)

A/C and P/S

110~132lb (491~589N)

95~110lb (422~491N)

3. Measure deflection by applying moderate pressure (22lb [98N]) midway between between pulleys. Adjust if

necessary.
Deflection

Drive belt

New

Used

Generator

0.31~0.35in (8~9mm)

0.35~0.39in (9~10mm)

A/C and P/S

0.31~0.35in (8~9mm)

0.35~0.39in (9~10mm)

ADJUSTMENT

Drive belt

1. Loosen generator mounting bolt and adjusting bolt.

2. Adjust generator to achieve specified belt deflection.

3. Tighten all bolts recheck tension.

INSTALLATION

Drive belt

1. Remove A/C and P/S drive belt, if equipped.

2. Loosen generator mounting bolt and adjusting bolt.

3. Remove generator belt.

4. Install new generator belt and adjust to specification.

5. Tighten all bolts to specification torque.

Tightening torque
Mounting bolt : 27~38lb-ft (37~52N·m, 3.8~5.3kg-m)
Adjusting bolt : 14-18lb-ft (19~26N·m, 1.9~2.6kg-m)

6. Install A/C and P/S drive belt, if equipped, and adjust to specification.