Charging System: Inspection

Inspection when charge warning light illuminates 

1. CHECK DTC.

   Read the DTC using the Subaru Select Monitor.

   NOTE: For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Help" of application.

   Is DTC detected?

   Yes

   1. Repair the corresponding system.
   2. Go to  2 .

   No Go to  2 .

2. CHECK V-BELT  .

   Check the V-belt for abnormalities. Ref. to MECHANICAL (H4DO)>V-BELT>INSPECTION .

   Is the V-belt normal?

   Yes Go to  3 .

   No Replace the V-belt or V-belt tensioner assembly.

3. CHECK VOLTAGE OF GENERATOR B TERMINAL.

   Check the voltage of the generator terminal B.

   Is the battery voltage applied?

   Yes Go to  4 .

   No Repair the harness between generator and MAIN SBF.

4. CHECK CONTINUITY BETWEEN GENERATOR MAIN BODY AND CHASSIS GROUND.

   Check continuity between generator main body and chassis ground.

   Is there continuity?

   Yes Go to 5.

   No Check and repair the installation condition of the generator, chassis ground and engine ground.

5. CHECK COMBINATION METER.

Perform the self-diagnosis of combination meter. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>COMBINATION METER SYSTEM>OPERATION>SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY MODE .

Is the charge warning light OK?

Yes Repair or replace the generator.

No Replace the combination meter. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>COMBINATION METER>REMOVAL .