Mazda 1983 RX7 Service Manual page 36

Fig. 1: Alternator "F" Terminal Location
Terminal is located .8" (20 mm) below the hole.
4) Read the voltage at "L" with "F" terminal shorted. If
voltage is lower than battery voltage, regulator is defective. If
voltage is close to battery voltage, alternator is defective.
5) With ignition switch off and battery ground cable
disconnected, connect ammeter between alternator terminal "B" and
cable. Connect voltmeter between "B" (+) terminal and ground. See
Fig. 2.
Fig. 2: Alternator Output Test Arrangement
6) Start engine and accelerate to 2000-3000 RPM. Turn on all
lights and check ammeter for output.
OVERHAUL
DISASSEMBLY
ALTERNATOR & REGULATOR
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1983 Mazda RX7
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