Stealth R/T Turbo V6-2972cc 3.0L DOHC Turbo (1996)
Voltage Regulator: Testing and Inspection
Regulator Voltage Test
The test is performed to check whether the voltage regulator is properly controlling the output voltage of the generator.
1. Before the regulator voltage test is performed, be sure to check the following items.
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Mounted condition of generator
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Check to ensure that the battery mounted in the vehicle is in fully charged condition.
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Generator drive belt tension
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Fusible link condition
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Whether strange sound is heard from generator during engine rotation
2. Place the ignition switch at "OFF"
3. Disconnect the negative cable of the battery.
4. Connect a digital voltmeter between terminal S of the generator and ground. (Connect the positive lead wire of the voltmeter to terminal S.
Connect the negative lead wire of the voltmeter to a good ground or the battery negative terminal.)
5. Disconnect the output line of the generator from terminal B of the generator.
6. Connect a 0 - 100 A test DC ammeter between terminal B and the disconnected output line in series. (Connect the positive lead wire of the
ammeter to terminal B and connect the negative lead wire of the ammeter to the disconnected output line.)
7. Set an engine tachometer.
8. Connect the negative cable of the battery.
9. Place the ignition switch at "ON" and check that the voltmeter reading is equal to the battery voltage.
NOTE: When the voltmeter reading is 0 V, an open-circuited wiring or fusible link between terminal S of the generator and the positive terminal
of the battery is suspected.
10. Check to ensure that all of the lamps and accessories are "OFF".
11. Start the engine.
12. Increase the engine speed to 2,500 rpm.
13. When the output current of the generator has decreased to less than 10 A, read the value indicated by the voltmeter.
Regulator Voltage Table
14. if the reading is equal to a value in the regulator voltage table, it follows that the voltage regulator is performing well. If the reading is out of the
