ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16-31
Charging System
If the battery voltage does not increase as the engine
speed increases, then the regulator/rectifier is defective
or the alternator output is insufficient for the loads. Check
the alternator and regulator/rectifier to determine which
part is defective.
Alternator Inspection
There are three types of alternator failures: short, open,
or loss in rotor magnetism. A short or open in one of the coil
wires will result in either a low output, or no output at all. A
loss in rotor magnetism, which may be caused by dropping
or hitting the alternator, by leaving it near an electromag-
netic field, or just by aging, will result in low output.
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To check the alternator output voltage, perform the follow-
ing procedures.
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Remove the middle cover (see Middle Cover Removal in
the Frame chapter).
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Disconnect the alternator connectors [A].
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Connect a hand tester [B] as shown in the table.
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Start the engine.
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Run it at the rpm given in the table.
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Note the voltage readings (total 3 measurements).
Alternator Output Voltage
Connections Reading
Tester Range
Tes ter ( +) t o Tes te r ( –) t o @4 000 rpm
250 V AC One bla ck lea d
Another black
lead
54 ∼ 80 V
If the output voltage is within the values in the table, the
alternator is operating correctly, and the regulator/rectifier
is damaged. A much lower reading indicates that the al-
ternator is defective.
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