GENERATOR INSPECTION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)]
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Generator Warning Light
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Verify that the drive belt deflection/tension is correct. (See DRIVE BELT INSPECTION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)
3. With the ignition switch turned to the ON position, verify that the generator warning light illuminates.
4. Verify that the generator warning light goes out after the engine is started.
Generator
Voltage
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Verify that the drive belt deflection/tension is correct. (See DRIVE BELT INSPECTION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)
3. Turn off all electrical loads.
4. Start the engine.
5. Verify that the generator rotates smoothly without any noise while the engine is running.
6. Measure the voltage at each terminal using a tester.
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Current
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Verify that the drive belt deflection/tension is correct. (See DRIVE BELT INSPECTION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Connect a tester, which can read 120 A or more, between generator terminal B and the wiring harness.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
6. Turn off all electrical loads.
7. Start the engine.
8. Increase engine speed to 2,000 rpm.
9. Turn the following electrical loads on and verify that the current reading increases more than the minimum value indicated below.