Test Step 13. TEST THE CURRENT OF THE ALTERNATOR OUTPUT BELOW 2 AMPERES.
- Turn the keyswitch to the OFF position.
- Connect the 9U-5795 Current Probe to a DMM (digital multimeter) or use a 225-8266 Ammeter Tool Gp . Clamp the probe around the “B+” wire of the alternator. Before you clamp the probe around the wire, ensure that the probe is “zeroed”.
- Read the current on the meter. Make a note of the current that was measured.
Expected Result:
The current is under 2 A.
Results:
- YES – The current is under 2 A. Proceed to test step14.
- NO – The current is over 2 A.Repair: There is an internal problem with the alternator. Replace the alternator or proceed to Systems Operation, “Component Description”. Use the descriptions of the components in order to determine the component that has failed. Proceed to the appropriate component test.
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