Honda V65 Magna-VF1100C 1983 Shop Manual page 316

VOLTAGE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER
TEST
Remove the right side cover.
Disconnect the regulator /rectifier couplers.
Check for continuity between the leads with an
ohmmeter.
NOTE
The test results shown are for a positive
ground ohmmeter and the opposite results
will be obtained when a negative ground ohm·
meter is used.
NORMAL DIRECTION: CONTINUITY
@ probe
e
probe
I
YELLOW
GREEN
II
RED/WHITE YELLOW
REVERSE DIRECTION: NO CONTINUITY
@ probe
I GREEN
II
YELLOW
VOLTAGE REGULATOR
PERFORMANCE TEST
e
probe
YELLOW
RED/WHITE
Connect a voltmeter across the battery.
Check regulator performance with the engine
running. The regulator must divert current to
ground when battery voltage reaches 14.0 - 15.0 V.
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BLACK
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