Charging System <2.0L Engine (Non-Turbo) - Mitsubishi MOTORS Eclipse 1997 Service Manual

ENGINE ELECTRICAL
(6) Reconnect the negative battery cable.
Leave the hood open.
(7)
(8) With the engine running at approx. 2500 r/min,
turn the headlights and other lights on and
off to adjust the generator load on the ammeter
slightly above 30 A.
Decrease the engine speed gradually until the
value displayed on the ammeter is 30 A. Take
a reading of the value displayed on the voltme-
ter at this time.
Limit: max. 0.5 V
NOTE
If the generator output is high and the value
displayed on the ammeter does not decrease
to 30 A, set the value to 40 A and read the
value displayed on the voltmeter. In this case,
limit is max. 0.7 V.
OUTPUT CURRENT TEST
Charging System
(9) If the value displayed on the voltmet& is still
(ll)Turn off all lights and turn the ignition switch
(13) Disconnect the ammeter and voltmeter.
Generator
Voltmeter
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above the limit, a malfunction in the generator
output wire may exist. Check the wiring between
the generator "6" terminal and the battery (+)
terminal (including fusible link).
If a terminal is not sufficiently tight or if the
harness has become discolored due to over-
heating, repair, then test again.
to the OFF position.
ator "6" terminal.
Field
terminal "2
Ammeter
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Load