Other information:
System Operation
Gasoline Vehicles
The
main battery, which is located in the engine compartment, is a 12 volt
DC source connected in a negative ground system and is a voltage
stabilizer for the 12 volt electrical system.
A BMS
is attached to the negative side of the battery cable and a generator
current sensor (if equipped) is attached to the positive side of the
battery cable...
Check
NOTE:
The object used in this system check can be
fabricated using a 9 cm diameter (3 in I.D.) pipe, 100 cm (39 in) in
length (available as Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipe, or similar from a
hardware or plumbing supply.
NOTE:
The following system check should be carried out with the vehicle on a level surface...