Service Data

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Service Data
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Charging Service Data

Battery Voltage (Maintenance-free battery) at 20°C (68°F) 12.5 - 12.9 V
Specific gravity (Except maintenance-free battery) at 20°C (68°F) 1.25 - 1.29
Alternator Rated output 12 V 80 A
Rotor coil resistance at 20°C (68°C) 2.1 - 2.5 Ω
Slip ring diameter STD 14.2 - 14.4 mm (0.559 - 0.567 in.)
Minimum 12.8 mm (0.504 in.)
Brush exposed length STD 9.5 - 11.5 mm (0.374 - 0.453 in.)
Minimum 1.5 mm (0.059 in.)
Voltage regulator Regulating voltage 13.2 - 14.8 V
RENDER: 1.0x

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