Amperage Output Test

NOTE: A volt/amp tester equipped with both a battery load control (carbon pile) and an inductive-type pick-up clamp (ammeter probe) is necessary to perform following test procedure.

Start engine and run until normal operating temperature is reached. Ensure all accessories are off. Ensure tester battery load is off. Connect inductive ammeter probe. Connect voltmeter to positive and negative battery terminals.
Start engine. Raise and maintain engine speed at 2500 RPM. Slowly rotate battery load control until highest amperage reading is acheived. Record voltage reading and return load control to off position. Do not maintain load longer than 15 seconds. The amperage reading should meet minimum specification without battery voltage dropping below 12 volts. See GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS table.
With load control off, maintain engine speed at 2500 RPM. Amperage should decrease to less than 15-20 amps within 2-3 minutes. If amperage does not significantly decrease, check battery. Also check if any DTCs are present. See SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM .

GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS

Application

⁽¹⁾ Minimum Output-Amps

Avenger & Sebring Coupe

DOHC

SOHC

Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M

2.7L

105

3.2 & 3.5L

110

Breeze, Cirrus & Stratus

2.0L, 2.4L & 2.5L

Neon

2.0L

Sebring Convertible

2.5L

⁽¹⁾	At 2500 RPM.