Swift L4-1298cc 1.3L SOHC MFI (1997)
Alternator: Testing and Inspection
DIAGNOSIS
To avoid generator damage,always follow precautions shown below.
CAUTION:
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Do not mistake poladties of IG terminal and I terminal.
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Do not create a short circuit between IG and L terminals. Always connect these terminals through a lamp.
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Do not connect any load between L and E.
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When connecting a charger or a booster battery to vehicle battery, refer to Jump Starting. See: Battery/Jump Starting
Trouble in charging system will show up as one or more of following conditions:
1) Faulty indicator lamp operation.
2) An undercharged battery as evidences by slow cranking or indicator clear with red dot.
3) An overcharged battery as evidenced by excessive spewing of electrolyte from vents.
Noise from generator may be caused by a loose drive pulley,loose mounting bolts, worn or dirty bearings, defective diode, or defective stator.
FAULTY INDICATOR LAMP OPERATION
UNDERCHARGED BATTERY
To check generator when battery is undercharged,use following procedure.
1) Connect voltmeter and ammeter as shown in left figure.
NOTE: Use fully charged battery.
