Section 06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subsection 02 (CHARGING SYSTEM)
DC Current Test with an Inductive
Ammeter
Remove seat.
Pull main fuse holder out of its storage compart-
ment.
Push back the fuse holder harness sheath enough
to access its wiring for the inductive ammeter in-
stallation.
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1. Pull main fuse holder out of compartment
2. Fuse holder compartment
3. Push back harness sheath
Use an Extech inductive ammeter (P/N 380941) or
equivalent for measuring charging system current.
Turn “ON” the inductive ammeter and select to
40 Adc current.
NOTE:
Be sure to zero set the ammeter after se-
lecting it to 40 Adc or current reading will not be
accurate.
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1. Turn “ON” the inductive ammeter
2. Select 40 Adc
3. Zero set the ammeter
Install the inductive ammeter clamp over the
RED/YELLOW wire connected to the fuse holder.
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1. Clamp inductive ammeter over RED/YELLOW wire
Install a digital/inductive tachometer (P/N 529 014
500) to measure engine speed. Follow manufac-
turers instructions.
NOTE:
Vehicle RPM may also be read on the
Mon-
itoring page
of the latest applicable B.U.D.S. soft-
ware.
Start the engine.
Read charging system current as follows.
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1. Read RPM on digital tachometer
2. Read current on inductive ammeter
DC CURRENT TEST WITH AN INDUCTIVE
AMMETER
TEST ENGINE
SPEED
LOADS
CURRENT
Headlights
“OFF”
Approx. 6 A
Headlights
“ON”
Approx. 10 A
4000 RPM
Radiator cooling
fan running
Approx. 14 A
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