ford Workshop Repair Guides

Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

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1. With the engine running, turn the A/C on, the blower motor on high speed and the headlamps on high beam.
2. Increase the engine speed to approximately 2000 rpm. The voltage should increase a minimum of 0.5 volt above the base voltage.

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If the voltage does not increase as specified, carry out the Generator On-Vehicle Tests.  See: Charging System/Testing and
Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Generator Testing

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If the voltage increases as specified, the charging system is operating normally.

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