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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:

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Functions
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To defog inside windshield
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