Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3 (2000)
does not increase as specified, refer to Generator On-Vehicle Tests. See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General
Diagnostics/Generator Testing/Generator On-Vehicle Tests
If the voltage increases as specified, the charging system is operating normally. Proceed to battery.
No-Load Test
1. Connect the leads of ARBST across the battery terminals.
2. Press the MULTIMETER button.
3. Read the voltage (base voltage).
4. Start the engine and monitor engine speed.
5. Run the engine at 1500 rpm with no electrical load.
6. Read the voltage. The voltage should be in the range of 14.1 to 15.1 volts. If the voltage increase is less than 2.5 volts over the base voltage,
perform the Load Test. If there is no voltage increase or the voltage increase is greater than 2.5 volts, perform the Generator On-Vehicle Tests.
