Cougar L4-122 2.0L DOHC VIN 3 SFI (1999)
Alternator: Testing and Inspection
No Load Test
LOAD TEST
1. With the engine running, turn the air conditioning on (if equipped), 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.
If the voltage does not increase as specified, refer to Generator On-Vehicle Test. See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General
Diagnostics/Generator Testing/Generator On-Vehicle Tests
If the voltage increased as specified, the charging system is operating correctly. Proceed to the drain tests. See: Testing and Inspection/Component
Tests and General Diagnostics/Drain Testing