Isuzu D-Max / Isuzu Rodeo (TFR/TFS). Manual - part 1169

ELECTRICAL-BODY AND CHASSIS  8-17 

 

 
 

CONNECTOR 

The connector pin shape determines whether the connector is 
male or female. 
The connector housing configuration does not determine 
whether a connector is male or female. 
 

 

 
 

The symbol illustrated in the figure is used as connector in the 
circuit this section. 
 

 

 
 

Connector is identified with a number. 
 

 

 
 

The applicable terminal number is shown for each connector. 
 

 

 
 

Connector terminal numbers are clearly shown. 
Male side connector terminal numbers are in sequence from 
upper right to lower left. 
Female side connector terminal numbers are in sequence from 
upper left to lower right. 
NOTE: 
For those connectors on which specific terminal numbers 
on symbols are shown, the terminal numbers or symbols 
are used in the circuit diagram, irrespective of the above 
rule. 
 

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BATTERY 

Inspection 

1.  Check the battery terminals 

1

 for corrosion. 

2.  Check the battery cables 

2

 for looseness. 

3.  Check the battery case 

3

 for cracks and other damage. 

4. Check the battery electrolyte level. 
  If the electrolyte level is excessively low, the battery must

be replaced. 

5. If the battery has a built-in hydrometer, perform the

following steps. 
1)  Carefully clean the battery upper surface. 
2)  Check the hydrometer. 
  The hydrometer design will vary with the battery

manufacturer. 

 

Refer to the illustration shown on the battery. 

 

 

 
 

Battery Replacement 

1.  Disconnect the battery ground cable 

1

. 

2.  Disconnect the battery positive cable 

2

. 

3.  Remove the battery clamp 

3

. 

4.  Remove the battery 
Caution: 
It is important that the battery ground cable be removed 
first. 
Removing the battery positive cable first can result in a 
short circuit. 
 

 

 
 

Jump Starting the Engine with a Booster Battery

The following description assumes that you are using a booster 
battery mounted on a second vehicle. 
The listed steps (with some minor modifications) are also 
applicable if you are using a naked booster battery or special 
battery charging equipment. 
 

ELECTRICAL-BODY AND CHASSIS  8-19 

 

 

Caution: 
Never push or tow the vehicle in an attempt to start it. 
Extensive damage to the emission system and other 
vehicle parts will result. 
(only catalytic converter vehicle) 
Treat both the discharged battery and the booster battery 
with great care when using jumper cables. 
Carefully follow the procedure outlined below. 
Always be aware of the dangers of sparking. 
Failure to follow the following procedure can result in: 
a.  Serious personal injury, specially to your eyes. 
b. Extensive property damage from a battery explosion,

battery acid discharge, or electrical file. 

c. Extensive damage to the electronic components of

both vehicles. 

Do not use a 24 volt booster battery. 
Serious damage to the vehicle's electrical system and 
electronic components will result. 
 

Jump Starting Procedure 

1. Set the parking brake on both vehicles. 
2. 

If one or both vehicles is equipped with a manual
transmission, place the gear shift in the "NEUTRAL"
position. 

3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. 
4. Turn off all vehicle lights and accessories. 
5. Check the built-in hydrometer on the discharged Battery (If 

so equipped). 

  If there is no hydrometer indication abandon the jump start

procedure. 

6. Be sure that the two vehicles are not touching. 
  Attach the end of one jumper cable to the booster battery 

positive terminal. 

7. Attach the other end of the same cable to the discharged

battery positive terminal. 

8. Once again, check that the booster battery has a 12 volt

rating. 

9. Attach one end of the remaining booster cable to the

booster battery negative terminal. 

10. Attach the other end of the booster cable to a solid ground

(such as the air conditioner compressor mounting bracket
or the alternator mounting bracket) in the engine room of
the vehicle with the discharged battery. 

  Be sure that the ground connection is at least 500 mm (20 

in) from the discharged battery. 

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Caution: 
Do not attach the booster cable to the discharged battery 
negative terminal. 
 
11. Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery. 
 

Check that all unnecessary electrical accessories are off. 

12. Start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery. 
13. Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order to which

they were attached. 

Caution: 
Be absolutely sure to remove the negative jumper cable 
from the vehicle with the discharged battery first.