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Checking the Generator's Charging Current




Checking The Generator's Charging Current







- Place a maximum load on the generator, such as by activating all the car's electrical equipment or a carbon film resistor.







- Take a current reading.
The current should correspond to the generator's rated current.

Is the function correct?

NO - Continue with Checking The Generator's Charging Current

YES - Checking the Voltage Drop Between Battery and Generator







Rectify the generator.

After performing this procedure Final Check - II