Automobile Starting, Power Supply System -Charging system5-57. Inspect charging circuit without load
(1) If a battery/starter tester is available, connect the tester to the
charging circuit as per instructions.
(2) If a tester is not available, connect an ammeter and voltmeter
to the charging circuit as follows.
a. Disconnect to the wire from terminal B of the alternator
and connect it to the negative (-) pole of the ammeter.
b. Connect the positive (+) pole of the ammeter to terminal B
of the alternator.
c. Connect the positive (+) pole of the voltmeter to terminal B
of the alternator.
d. Ground the negative (-) pole of the voltmeter.
(3) Check the charging circuit
With the engine running from idle to 2,000 rpm, check the reading on the ammeter.
Standard amperage: 10A or less
Standard voltage: 12.9V-14.9V
8. Inspect charging circuit with load
(1) With the engine running at 2,000 rpm, turn on the high beam headlights and place the blower switch at "4".
Check the reading on the ammeter.
Standard amperage: 20A or more
(2) Hint:
If the ammeter reading is less than standard amperage, repair the alternator.
If the battery is fully charged, the indication value will sometimes be less than standard amperage.III. Alternator inspection1. Inspection of alternatorPullyStatorBearingBearing spacerRotorBearing cover
Bearing
Wire clipBrush
Washer
Rectifier end frameRectifier frameInsulator at wiring endBrush holderBrush holder coverBack end coverIC RugulatorAmpere Meter
BatteryVoltage MeterAlternatorDisconnect the Cable
of B terminal
