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Adjust if necessary.

3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Connect ammeter, capable of reading 120 A or above, between generator terminal B and the wiring harness.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
6. Turn off all electrical loads.
7. Start the engine and increase the engine speed to 2,000 - 2,500 rpm.
8. Turn the following electrical loads on and verify that the current reading increases.

1. Headlights
2. Blower motor
3. Rear window defroster

If generator terminal B current will not increase, repair or replace the generator as necessary.

NOTE:  Current required for generating power varies with electrical loads applied.

Standard current (Reference)

Measuring conditions

Room temperature: 20 °C {68 °F}
Voltage: 13.5 V
Engine hot

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