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Bench Test




Conduct a bench test of the generator.

Preparation
Remove generator from the vehicle.
1. Secure generator to the bench test equipment and connect wires.
Terminal IG for energization
Terminal L for neutral (warning lamp)
Terminal B for output




2. Conduct the generator characteristic test.
Characteristics of generator are shown in illustration.
Repair or replace the generator if its outputs are abnormal.