Mazda 323 1988 Workshop Manual page 370

ALTERNATOR 5
'.
TEST 1
1. Disconnect the alternator connector (2-pin).
2. Connect the
SST.
Check IamD
Warning
Disconnect the negative battery terminal when disconnecting or reconnecting B terminal.
3. Connect the red clip of,the adapter harness to the battery (+). and check that the red
lamp and green lamp illuminate.
4. Start the engine and check that both lamps go off.
TEST 2
1. Connect an ammeter
(60A min.)
between the wire and the B terminal.
2. Turn all headlights and accessories on, and depress the brake pedal.
3.
Start
the engine and check that output current is
60A or more
at
2,500--3,000 rpm
of the engine speed.
Caution
Do not ground the B terminal.
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Revised 10187
5-11