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Alternator Load Test

Connect an ammeter to battery wire at rear of alternator. Turn on all accessories. Start engine and read alternator output amperage. Amperage reading should be within 10% of rated output. If alternator amperage output is below specification repair/replace alternator.

Fig 1: Charging System Terminal Identification
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