STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEM GI

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CONTENTS FE

PRECAUTIONS ...............................................................2 QG18DE .................................................................11

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ″AIR SR20DE ..................................................................12
BAG″ and ″SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER″...............2 Pinion/Clutch Check ..................................................12 MT
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnosis.....................2 CHARGING SYSTEM ....................................................14
BATTERY.........................................................................3 System Description....................................................14
How to Handle Battery ................................................3 Wiring Diagram - CHARGE -.....................................15 AT
METHODS OF PREVENTING OVER-DISCHARGE ......3 Trouble Diagnoses.....................................................16
CHECKING ELECTROLYTE LEVEL ............................3 WITH IC REGULATOR .............................................16
SPECIFIC GRAVITY CHECK ......................................4 MALFUNCTION INDICATOR ....................................16 AX
CHARGING THE BATTERY ........................................5 Construction...............................................................17
STARTING SYSTEM .......................................................6 Removal and Installation ...........................................17
System Description......................................................6 QG18DE .................................................................17 SU
M/T MODEL ..............................................................6 SR20DE ..................................................................18
A/T MODEL ...............................................................6 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) .........19
Wiring Diagram - START -...........................................7 Battery........................................................................19
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M/T MODEL ..............................................................7 Starter ........................................................................19
A/T MODEL ...............................................................8 Generator...................................................................19 ST
Construction...............................................................10
Removal and Installation ...........................................11
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 PRECAUTIONS
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR

BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER” NISC0001
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER” used along with
a seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain types of
collision. The SRS system composition which is available to NISSAN MODEL B15 is as follows:
쐌 For a frontal collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of driver air bag module (located in the center of the steer-
ing wheel), front passenger air bag module (located on the instrument panel on passenger side), front seat
belt pre-tensioners, a diagnosis sensor unit, warning lamp, wiring harness and spiral cable.
쐌 For a side collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of front side air bag module (located in the outer side of front
seat), side air bag (satellite) sensor, diagnosis sensor unit (one of components of air bags for a frontal
collision), wiring harness, warning lamp (one of components of air bags for a frontal collision).
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the RS section of this Service Manual.
WARNING:
쐌 To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance should be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN dealer.
쐌 Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the RS section.
쐌 Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. Spiral cable and wiring harnesses (except “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”) cov-
ered with yellow insulation either just before the harness connectors or for the complete harness
are related to the SRS.
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnosis NISC0002
When you read wiring diagrams, refer to the following:
쐌 GI-11, “HOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMS”.
쐌 EL-9, “POWER SUPPLY ROUTING” for power distribution circuit.
When you perform trouble diagnosis, refer to the following:
쐌 GI-36, “How To Follow Test Groups In Trouble Diagnosis”.
쐌 GI-25, “HOW TO PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSIS FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENT”.

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How to Handle Battery

How to Handle Battery NISC0003

CAUTION:
쐌 If it becomes necessary to start the engine with a booster GI
battery and jumper cables, use a 12-volt booster battery.
쐌 After connecting battery cables, ensure that they are
tightly clamped to battery terminals for good contact.
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쐌 Never add distilled water through the hole used to check
specific gravity. EM

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METHODS OF PREVENTING OVER-DISCHARGE NISC0003S01
The following precautions must be taken to prevent over-discharg- EC
ing a battery.
쐌 The battery surface (particularly its top) should always be kept
clean and dry. FE
쐌 The terminal connections should be clean and tight.
쐌 At every routine maintenance, check the electrolyte level.
This also applies to batteries designated as “low maintenance” CL
and “maintenance-free”.

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쐌 When the vehicle is not going to be used over a long period of
time, disconnect the negative battery terminal. AT

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MEL041F

쐌 Check the charge condition of the battery.

Periodically check the specific gravity of the electrolyte. Keep ST
a close check on charge condition to prevent over-discharge.
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MEL042F

CHECKING ELECTROLYTE LEVEL NISC0003S02

WARNING:
Do not allow battery fluid to come in contact with skin, eyes,
fabrics, or painted surfaces. After touching a battery, do not EL
touch or rub your eyes until you have thoroughly washed your
hands. If acid contacts eyes, skin or clothing, immediately
flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention. IDX

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How to Handle Battery (Cont’d)
쐌 Remove the cell plug using a suitable tool.
쐌 Add distilled water up to the MAX level.

MEL043F

Sulphation NISC0003S0201
A battery will be completely discharged if it is left unattended
for a long time and the specific gravity will become less than
1.100. This may result in sulphation on the cell plates.
To determine if a battery has been “sulphated”, note its volt-
age and current when charging it. As shown in the figure, less
current and higher voltage are observed in the initial stage of
charging sulphated batteries.
A sulphated battery may sometimes be brought back into ser-
vice by means of a long, slow charge, 12 hours or more, fol-
lowed by a battery capacity test.
SEL709E

SPECIFIC GRAVITY CHECK NISC0003S03

1. Read hydrometer and thermometer indications at eye level.

MEL042FA

2. Use the chart below to correct your hydrometer reading

according to electrolyte temperature.
Hydrometer Temperature Correction NISC0003S0301

Battery electrolyte temperature °C (°F) Add to specific gravity reading

71 (160) 0.032

66 (150) 0.028

60 (140) 0.024

54 (130) 0.020

49 (120) 0.016

43 (110) 0.012

38 (100) 0.008

32 (90) 0.004

27 (80) 0

21 (70) −0.004

16 (60) −0.008

10 (50) −0.012

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How to Handle Battery (Cont’d)

Battery electrolyte temperature °C (°F) Add to specific gravity reading

4 (40) −0.016 GI
−1 (30) −0.020

−7 (20) −0.024 MA
−12 (10) −0.028

−18 (0) −0.032 EM

Corrected specific gravity Approximate charge condition LC

1.260 - 1.280 Fully charged

1.230 - 1.250 3/4 charged EC

1.200 - 1.220 1/2 charged

1.170 - 1.190 1/4 charged FE

1.140 - 1.160 Almost discharged

1.110 - 1.130 Completely discharged

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CHARGING THE BATTERY NISC0003S04 MT

CAUTION:
쐌 Do not “quick charge” a fully discharged battery.
쐌 Keep the battery away from open flame while it is being AT
charged.
쐌 When connecting the charger, connect the leads first, then
turn on the charger. Do not turn on the charger first, as AX
this may cause a spark.
쐌 If battery electrolyte temperature rises above 60°C (140°F),
stop charging. Always charge battery at a temperature
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below 60°C (140°F).
Charging Rates NISC0003S0401
BR
Amps Time

50 1 hour
ST
25 2 hours
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10 5 hours

5 10 hours
BT
Do not charge at more than 50 ampere rate.
NOTE: HA
The ammeter reading on your battery charger will automatically
decrease as the battery charges. This indicates that the voltage of
the battery is increasing normally as the state of charge improves.
The charging amps indicated above refer to initial charge rate.
쐌 If, after charging, the specific gravity of any two cells varies
more than .050, the battery should be replaced. EL

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System Description

System Description NISC0004

M/T MODEL NISC0004S01
Power is supplied at all times:
쐌 through 40A fusible link (letter c, located in the fuse and fusible link box)
쐌 to ignition switch terminal B.
With the ignition switch in the START position, power is supplied:
쐌 from ignition switch terminal St
쐌 to clutch interlock relay terminal 5.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied:
쐌 through 10A fuse [No. 20, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
쐌 to clutch interlock relay terminal 1.
When the clutch pedal is depressed, ground is supplied to clutch interlock relay terminal 2 through the clutch
interlock switch and body grounds E7 and E37.
The clutch interlock relay is energized and power is supplied:
쐌 from terminal 3 of the clutch interlock relay
쐌 to terminal + of the starter motor windings.
The starter motor plunger closes and provides a closed circuit between the battery and the starter motor. The
starter motor is grounded to the cylinder block. With power and ground supplied, the starter motor operates.
A/T MODEL NISC0004S02
Power is supplied at all times:
쐌 through 40A fusible link (letter c, located in the fuse and fusible link box)
쐌 to ignition switch terminal B.
With the ignition switch in the START position, power is supplied:
쐌 from ignition switch terminal St
쐌 to park/neutral position relay terminal 5 (without ASCD) or terminal 6 (with ASCD)
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied:
쐌 through 10A fuse [No. 20, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
쐌 to park/neutral position relay terminal 1.
Ground is supplied, with the selector lever in the P or N position:
쐌 to park/neutral position relay terminal 2
쐌 through park/neutral position switch.
The park/neutral position relay is energized and power is supplied:
쐌 from ignition switch terminal St
쐌 through park/neutral position relay terminals 5 and 3 (without ASCD) or terminals 6 and 7 (with ASCD)
쐌 to terminal + of the starter motor windings.
The starter motor plunger closes and provides a closed circuit between the battery and the starter motor. The
starter motor is grounded to the cylinder block. With power and ground supplied, the starter motor operates.

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Wiring Diagram — START —

Wiring Diagram — START — NISC0005

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 STARTING SYSTEM
Wiring Diagram — START — (Cont’d)

A/T MODEL NISC0005S02

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STARTING SYSTEM
Wiring Diagram — START — (Cont’d)

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Construction

Construction NISC0006

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1. Solenoid through bolts 8. Seal 15. Yoke assembly

2. Drive end shield 9. Locking washers 16. Armature assembly
3. Retainers 10. Intermediate bearing 17. Brush holder
4. Pinion assembly 11. Internal gear 18. Commutator end shield
5. Fork lever 12. Cover disc 19. Closure cap
6. Bearing pedestal 13. Drive shaft 20. Starter through bolts
7. Solenoid switch assembly 14. Planetary gears 21. Closure cap screws

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Construction (Cont’d)

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1. Solenoid through bolts 10. Rear cover assembly 18. Pinion shaft
2. Gear case assembly 11. Thrust washer 19. Packing
3. Connector stay 12. Brush holder assembly 20. Armature thrust washer SU
4. Connector stay screw 13. Armature assembly 21. Pinion center bracket
5. Shift lever set 14. Yoke assembly 22. E-ring
6. Dust cover kit 15. Armature center bracket 23. Pinion assembly
BR
7. Magnetic switch assembly 16. Internal gear 24. Pinion stopper
8. Through bolts 17. Planet gears 25. Pinion stopper clip
9. Rear cover assembly screws
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Removal and Installation NISC0007

QG18DE NISC0007S01
Removal NISC0007S0101 EL
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the upper starter mounting bolt.
3. Remove the harness protector from the starter engine room IDX
harness.
4. Disconnect the starter harness connectors.
5. Remove the lower starter mounting bolt.
LSC024 6. Remove the starter.

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Removal and Installation (Cont’d)
Installation NISC0007S0102
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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SR20DE NISC0007S02
Removal NISC0007S0201
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the air cleaner cover and the air cleaner to intake
manifold collector duct.
3. Remove the intake manifold support.
4. Remove the harness protector from the starter engine room
harness.
5. Disconnect the starter harness connectors.
6. Remove the two starter mounting bolts.
LSC025
7. Remove the starter.

Installation NISC0007S0202
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Pinion/Clutch Check NISC0008

1. Inspect pinion assembly teeth.
쐌 Replace pinion assembly if teeth are worn or damaged. (Also
check condition of ring gear teeth.)
2. Inspect planetary gears’/planet gears’ teeth.
쐌 Replace planetary gears/planet gears if teeth are worn or dam-
aged. (Also check condition of pinion shaft/drive shaft gear
teeth.)
3. Check to see if pinion assembly locks in one direction and
rotates smoothly in the opposite direction.

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Pinion/Clutch Check (Cont’d)
쐌 If it locks or rotates in both directions, or unusual resistance is
evident, replace.
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System Description

System Description NISC0009

The generator provides DC voltage to operate the vehicle’s electrical system and to keep the battery charged.
The voltage output is controlled by the IC regulator.
Power is supplied at all times to generator terminal B through:
쐌 100A fusible link (letter a, located in the fuse and fusible link box).
Power is supplied at all times to generator terminal S through:
쐌 10A fuse (No. 33, located in the fuse and fusible link box).
Terminal B supplies power to charge the battery and operate the vehicle’s electrical system. Output voltage
is controlled by the IC regulator at terminal S detecting the input voltage. The charging circuit is protected by
the 100A fusible link.
The generator is grounded to the engine block.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied:
쐌 through 10A fuse [No. 30, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
쐌 to combination meter terminal 26 (without tachometer) or 41 (with tachometer) for the charge warning
lamp.
Ground is supplied to terminal 13 (without tachometer) or 19 (with tachometer) of the combination meter
through terminal L of the generator. With power and ground supplied, the charge warning lamp will illuminate.
When the generator is providing sufficient voltage with the engine running, the ground is opened and the
charge warning lamp will go off.
If the charge warning lamp illuminates with the engine running, a fault is indicated.

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Wiring Diagram — CHARGE —

Wiring Diagram — CHARGE — NISC0010

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Trouble Diagnoses

Trouble Diagnoses NISC0011

Before conducting a generator test, make sure that the battery is fully charged. A 30-volt voltmeter and suit-
able test probes are necessary for the test. The generator can be checked easily by referring to the Inspec-
tion Table.
쐌 Before starting, inspect the fusible link.
쐌 Use fully charged battery.
WITH IC REGULATOR NISC0011S01

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NOTE:
쐌 If the inspection result is OK even though the charging system is malfunctioning, check the B terminal
connection. Check the tightening torque.
B terminal tightening torque:
7.84 - 10.78 N·m (0.8 - 1.0 kg-m, 70 - 95 in-lb)
쐌 When field circuit is open, check condition of rotor coil, rotor slip ring and brush. If necessary, replace faulty
parts with new ones.
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR NISC0011S02
The IC regulator warning function activates to illuminate “CHARGE” warning lamp, if any of the following
symptoms occur while generator is operating:
쐌 Excessive voltage is produced.
쐌 No voltage is produced.

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Construction

Construction NISC0012

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1. Pulley assembly 5. Rotor 9. IC regulator assembly SU

2. Front cover 6. Slip ring 10. Diode assembly
3. Front bearing 7. Stator 11. Packing
4. Retainer 8. Fan guide 12. Rear cover BR

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Removal and Installation NISC0013

QG18DE NISC0013S01
Removal NISC0013S0101 EL
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the front/right-side splash undercover.
3. Remove the drive belt. IDX
4. Disconnect the A/C compressor harness connector.
5. Remove the four A/C compressor mounting bolts.
6. Slide the A/C compressor forward and support it.
LSC019 7. Remove the two generator lower mounting bolts.
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Removal and Installation (Cont’d)
8. Disconnect the generator harness connectors.
9. Remove the generator upper bracket.
10. Remove the generator.

Installation NISC0013S0102
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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SR20DE NISC0013S02
Removal NISC0013S0201
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the generator adjustable top mount.
3. Disconnect the generator harness connectors.
4. Remove the front/right-side splash undercover.
5. Remove the drive belt.
6. Disconnect the A/C compressor harness connector.
7. Remove the four A/C compressor mounting bolts.
LSC020 8. Slide the A/C compressor forward and support it.
9. Remove the generator lower mount bolt and nuts.
10. Remove the generator lower front bracket bolt.
11. Slide the generator out and remove.

Installation NISC0013S0202
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Battery

Battery NISC0014

Type GR.21R (BCI) GI

Capacity (20 HR) minimum V-AH 12-49

Cold cranking current A

356 @ -18°C (0°F) MA
(For reference value)

Starter NISC0015
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Application QG18DE SR20DE

Manufacturer Bosch 6 004 AA0 004 Hitachi S114-831 LC

Type Reduction gear type Reduction gear type

System voltage 12V 12V EC

Terminal voltage 11V 11V

No-load Current 90A Max. 90A Max. FE

Revolution 3,500 rpm Min. 2,700 rpm Min.

Minimum diameter of commutator 32.1 mm 28 mm CL

Minimum length of brush 10.7 mm 10.5 mm

Brush spring tension 11.5 N (1.17 kg, 2.58 lb) 16.2 N (1.65 kg, 3.64 lb) MT
Clearance between pinion front edge and pinion stopper 1.8 mm 0.3 - 2.5 mm
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Generator NISC0016

Application QG18DE SR20DE AX

LR1100-722 LR1100-723
Type
HITACHI SU
Nominal rating 12V-100A

Ground polarity Negative BR

Minimum revolution under no-load (When 13.5 volts is applied) Less than 1000 rpm

More than 24A/1,300 rpm ST

Hot output current (When 13.5 volts is applied) More than 71A/2,500 rpm
More than 98A/5,000 rpm

Regulated output voltage 14.1 - 14.7V RS

Minimum length of brush 6 mm (0.236 in)

Brush spring pressure 1.000 - 3.432 N (0.102 - 0.350 kg, 0.225 - 0.772 lbs) BT
Slip ring minimum outer diameter 26.0 mm (1.024 in)

Rotor (Field coil) resistance 1.9 - 2.2 ohms HA

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