Honda Civic 1998 Service Manual page 1202

Gharging System
Troubleshooting (cont'dl
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ls the amperage 50 A or more?
CAUTION: The voltago will rise quickly when the alteinato. is tull-fielded. Do not.llow
the voltage to exceed 18 V; it may damage the electrical system.
NOTE: Aftach a probe to a VAT 40 full field test lead, and insert the probe into the fulj field
access hole at the back of the alternator. Switch the Iield selector to the "A (Ground),. posi-
tion momentarily, and check the amperage reading.
The charging system is OK.
Alternator/Regulator Test-4:
W i t h t h e e n g i n e s p e e d s t i l l a t
2,000 rom, full-field the alternator.
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