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CHARGING SYSTEM — Alternator — Stator Check (Cont'd) / Diode Check

EL-29prose procedure

Stator Check (Cont'd)

Ground test

  1. 2
    Ground test
    Ohmmeter connected to stator lead wire and stator core for ground test
    SEL384L
  2. 2
    Continuity exists. ... Replace stator.

Diode Check

MAIN DIODES

Use an ohmmeter to check condition of diodes as indicated in chart below:
If any of the test results is not satisfactory, replace diode assembly.

Main Diodes Check

Diodes check (Positive side)
Ohmmeter probes Positive (+)Positive diode plate
Ohmmeter probes Negative (-)Diode terminals
ContinuityYes
Diodes check (Positive side)
Ohmmeter probes Positive (+)Diode terminals
Ohmmeter probes Negative (-)Positive diode plate
ContinuityNo
Diodes check (Negative side)
Ohmmeter probes Positive (+)Negative diode plate
Ohmmeter probes Negative (-)Diode terminals
ContinuityNo
Diodes check (Negative side)
Ohmmeter probes Positive (+)Diode terminals
Ohmmeter probes Negative (-)Negative diode plate
ContinuityYes
Component LocationFig. fig2

Diode assembly component identification

Diode assembly showing sub-diodes, negative diode plate, positive diode plate, and diode terminals
SEL385L
1Sub-diodes(top-left)
2Negative diode plate(top-right)
3Positive diode plate(bottom-left)
4Diode terminals(bottom-center)

SUB-DIODES

Sub-Diodes Check

  1. 1
    Attach ohmmeter's probe to each end of diode to check for continuity.
    Ohmmeter probe attached to each end of sub-diode for continuity check
    SEL494H
  2. 2
    Continuity is N.G. ... Replace diode assembly.

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