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3 Design and Function
4. If the cranking voltage is
PRESS ENTER FOR
= CHARGING TEST =
normal, press «ENTER» to
begin charging system test.
5. Press the «ENTER» key,you
MAKE SURE ALL
LOADS ARE OFF
will view the following screen.
6. Press the «ENTER» key, one of the three results
will be displayed along with the actual
reading
measured.
LOW CHARGING VOLTS WHEN TEST AT IDLE
The alternator is not providing
ALT. IDLE VOLTS
XX.XXV LOW
sufficient current to the battery.
Check the belts to ensure the
alternator is rotating with engine running. If the belts
are slipping or broken, replace the belts and retest.
Check the connections from the alternator to the
battery. If the connection is loose or heavily cor-
roded, clean or replace the cable and retest. If
the belts and connections are in good condition,
replace the alternator.
CHARGING SYSTEM NORMAL WHEN TEST AT IDLE
The system is showing
ALT. IDLE VOLTS
XX.XXV NORMAL
normal output from the
alternator. No problem is
detected
.
HIGH CHARGING VOLTS WHEN TEST AT IDLE
The voltage output from the
ALT. IDLE VOLTS
XX.XXV HIGH
alternator to the battery
exceeds the normal limits of a
functioning regulator. Check to ensure there is no
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