10.3.9.
Ground Circuit
Measures and compares the ground connection voltage of a device.
Path:
GROUND CIRCUIT
BLACK TO BATTERY – (NEG).
RED TO GROUND
CONNECTOR OF THE
SENSOR OR TEST POINT.
TEST: RUN THE ENGINE.
10.3.10. Alt Output
Measures and compares the alternator output voltage with the engine running.
Path:
ALT OUTPUT
BLACK TO BATTERY – (NEG)
RED TO BATTERY + (POS)
Normal Ground Circuit waveform
Normal Alt Out waveform
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Ground Circuit
Monitor the voltage drop that
should be less than 0.1V.
Alt Output
Conduct this test with engine
running and A/C off.