Precis L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC (1993)
conducted properly due to an insufficient load.
b. Check condition and tension of the alternator belt.
2. Turn ignition off, then disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Disconnect output lead from alternator "B" terminal.
4. Connect ammeter and voltmeter as follows:
Fig. 3 Output Current Test
a. Connect a DC ammeter in series between the "B" terminal and the disconnected output wire. Be sure negative lead of ammeter is connected to
disconnected output wire as shown in Fig. 3.
b. Connect a digital voltmeter between alternator "B" terminal and ground. Connect the positive lead wire of the voltmeter to the alternator "B"
terminal and the negative lead wire to ground Fig. 3.
5. Connect tachometer, then reconnect battery ground cable.
6. Voltmeter should read battery voltage. If voltmeter reads 0 volts check for a open in the wire between the alternator "B" terminal and battery
negative terminal, a blown fusible link, or a poor ground.
7. Start engine, turn headlamps on, place blower on high speed.
8. Set engine speed to 2500 RPM and read ammeter; ammeter reading must be higher than 52.5 amps.
Regulated Voltage Test
1. Before performing regulated voltage test check battery to insure that it has a full charge, and check condition and tension of alternator belt.
2. Turn ignition off, then disconnect battery ground cable.