Chrysler Conquest 1988 Service Manual page 364

III
8-114
CHARGING SYSTEM
- Service Adjustment Procedures
Result
(I 1 The ammeter reading
must
be higher than the llmtt value. If
It IS lower but the alternator output wire
IS
normal, remove
the alternator from the vehicle and check It. -
Limit value: 52 A min.
NOTE:
(I) The nominal output current value
IS
shown on the ~.
nameplate aftlxed to the alternator body.
(2) The output current value changes with the electrical _
load and the temperature of the alternator Itselt. it
Theretore, the nominal output current may not be
ohtatned if the vehicle electrical load at the trrqe of test _
IS small. In such a case, keep the headlights on to cause :I
discharge of the battery or use Ilghts of another vehicle =
ds a load to increase the electrrcal load.
The nominal output current may not be obtarned if the
temperature of the alternator itself or ambient tempera-
tlure
IS
toa hIoh.
In such a case. reduce the temperature before testing -
agi-lln.
(2) Upon completion of the output current test, lower the
enqne speed to the rdle speed and turn ott the rgnrtron :
switch.
(3) Disconnect
the
battery ground cable.
(4) Remove the test ammeter and voltmeter and
the
eng!ne -_I
tachometer.
(5) Connect the alternator output wire to the alternator "B" ~_
terminal.
(6) Connect the battery ground cable.