Electrical Systems: Generators
NOTE:
If components have been added that increase vehicle electrical load requirement ( for example, sound systems, air conditioning, alarm systems, etc.), charging system output must meet the increased demand.
| Condition | Code | Procedure |
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| Alternator output meets OEM specification but is insufficient for add on electrical load | 2 | Suggest upgrade of alternator or removal of excess electrical load |
| Alternator's rated output is below OEM specification | B | Require replacement |
| Attaching hardware broken | A | Require repair or replacement of hardware |
| Attaching hardware missing | C | Require replacement of hardware |
| Attaching hardware non-functioning | A | Require repair or replacement of hardware |
| Connector (Weatherpack type) leaking | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Connector broken | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Connector melted | A | Require repair or replacement |
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NOTE:
Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part.
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| Connector missing | C | Require replacement |
| Diode inoperative | A | Require repair or replacement |
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NOTE:
Inoperative includes intermittent operation.
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| Housing broken, affecting performance | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Housing broken, not affecting performance | No service suggested or required | |
| Housing cracked, affecting performance | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Housing cracked, not affecting performance | 1 | Suggest repair or replacement |
| Inoperative | A | Require repair or replacement |
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NOTE:
Inoperative includes intermittent operation.
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| Noisy | 2 | Suggest repair or replacement |
| Pulley incorrect | B | Require replacement |
| Terminal broken | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Terminal burned, affecting performance | A | Require repair or replacement |
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NOTE:
Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part.
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| Terminal burned, not affecting performance | 2 | Suggest repair or replacement |
| Terminal corroded, affecting performance | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Terminal corroded, not affecting performance | 2 | Suggest repair or replacement |
| Terminal loose, affecting performance | B | Require repair or replacement |
| Terminal loose, not affecting performance | 1 | Suggest repair or replacement |
| Terminal resistance (voltage drop) out of specification | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Threads damaged | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Threads stripped (threads missing) | A | Require replacement |
| Voltage drop out of specification | A | Require repair or replacement |