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2.3.2 CHARGE SYSTEM TEST (ALTERNATOR)
Measure the voltage of the batery terminals.
Procedure
– press the “MODE” button (fig. A.22) to select this function (fig. A.18); the
message “Bad”appears on the display (fig. A.2);
– connect the clamps to the battery terminals;
– press the “BATTERY VOLTAGE” button (fig. A.21) to select the battery voltage
(fig. A.1);
– switch on the engine, taking it to approx. 1500 rpm;
– switch on all the lights (full headlights, courtesy lights, etc.) and all the
accessories at maximum level (air conditioning, radio, etc.);
– check the display (fig. A.2) to read the alternator functions and following status:
– “OK” – CHARGING IN PROGRESS;
– “SUF”” – SUFFICIENT CHARGE;
– “BAD”” – INSUFFICIENT CHARGE.
to be charged to be charged
full
DISPLAY
LEGEND
MODE
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ALTERNATOR TEST SELECTION
MODE
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CCA TEST SELECTION
working
sufficient
insufficient
DISPLAY
LEGEND
