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Bench Test





BENCH TEST

Conduct a bench test of the generator.

Preparation

Remove generator from the vehicle (see "Generator removal").

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.