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Alternator Testing Connections

Fig. 1 Connecting voltmeter & ammeter to charging circuit:





The following tests should be conducted with an alternator volt-amp tester, connected in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. If an alternator volt-amp tester is not available, connect a voltmeter and ammeter to the charging circuit as shown in Fig. 1.