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Specifications

Ignition System
Items
Specifications
Ignition coil
Primary resistance
0.62 ± 10 % (Ω)
Secondary resistance
7.0 ± 15 % (kΩ)
Spark plugs
Type
ZXU20HCR8
Gap
0.7 ~0.8 mm (0.0276 ~ 0.0315 in.)

Starting System

Items
Specifications
Starter
Rated voltage
12V, 1.2kW
No. of pinion teeth
11
No-load characteristics
Voltage
11.5V
Ampere
105A, MAX
Speed
2,950rpm, MIN

Charging System

Items
Specifications
Alternator
Type
Battery voltage sensing
Rate voltage
13.5 V, 110A
Speed in use
1,000 ~ 18,000 rpm
Voltage regulator
IC regulator built-in type
Regulator setting voltage
External mode
ECU control
Internal mode
14.55 ± 0.3V
Temperature compensation
External mode
ECU control
Internal mode
-3.5 ± 2mV / °C
Battery
Type
54-26GL
Cold cranking amperage [at -18°C(-0.4°F)]
600A
Reserve capacity
110min
Specific gravity [at 25°C(77°F)]
1.280 ± 0.01

COLD CRANKING AMPERAGE is the amperage a battery can deliver for 30 seconds and maintain a terminal voltage of 7.2V or greater at a specified temperature.
RESERVE CAPACITY RATING is amount of time a battery can deliver 25A and maintain a minimum terminal voltage of 10.5V at 26.7°C(80.1°F).


General Information
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Troubleshooting
Trouble Shooting Ignition System Symptom Suspect area Remedy Engine will not start or is hard to start (Cranks OK) Ignition lock switch ...

See also:

Inspection
1. Check the signal waveform of the CMPS and CKPS using the GDS. Specification: Refer to “Wave Form” ...

Repair procedures
Inspection Self Diagnosis With GDSSmart key system defects can be quickly diagnosed with the GDS. GDS operates actuator quickly to monitor, input/output value and self diagnosis. The following thr ...

Phone Setup
All Bluetooth® wireless technology related operations can be performed in PHONE menu. 1) Push the SETUP button to enter SETUP mode. 2) Select “Phone” item by rotating the TUNE knob, then push ...

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