CHARGING SYSTEM
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 24
90-861327--1 OCTOBER 1999
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SENSING CIRCUIT
1. Unplug RED/PURPLE lead from voltage regulator.
2. Connect positive (+) voltmeter lead to red/purple lead and negative (–) voltmeter lead
to ground terminal.
3. Voltmeter should indicate battery voltage. If battery voltage is not present, check sens-
ing circuit (red/purple lead) for loose or dirty connection or damaged wiring.
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e
a
b
c
d
Typical
a -
Output Wire - ORANGE
b -
Excitation Wire - PURPLE
c -
Sensing Wire - RED/PURPLE
d -
Voltmeter (0-20 Volts)
e -
Ground
Component
ROTOR
1. Test rotor field circuit for opens, shorts or high resistance (Test 1), using an ohmmeter
(set on R x1 scale), as follows:
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a
b
Testing Rotor Field Circuit
a -
Test 1
b -
Test 2
a. Connect one ohmmeter lead to each slip ring.
b. Ohmmeter reading should be 4.2 to 5.5 ohms with rotor at room temperature
70-80
°
F (21-26
°
C).
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