Chrysler Conquest 1988 Service Manual page 128

CHARGING SYSTEM
- Service Adjustment Procedures
(5) Disconnect the alternator -output wire from the alternator
"B" terminal.
16) Connect a DC ammeter (0 to 1 OOA) in series between the
"B" terminal and the disconnected output wire. Connect
the (+) lead wire of the ammeter to the alternator "B"
terminal and the (-) lead wrre to the disconnected output
wire.
(7) Set the engine tachometer and connect the battery ground
cable.
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Test
(I) Turn on the ignition switch and check that the voltmeter
indicates the following value.
Voltage: Battery voltage
If it reads OV, there is an open crrcurt In the wire between
the alternator "S" termrnal and the battery (+) or the fusible
link is blown.
(2) Start the engine.. Keep all lights and accessories off.
(3) Run the engini.at a speed of about 2,500 rpm and read the
voltmeter when the alternator output current drops to IOA
or less.
Result
(I) If the voltmeter reading agrees with the value listed in the
following regulating voltage table, the voltage regulator IS
functioning correctly. If the reading is other than the
standard value, the voltage regulator or the alternator is
faulty.
Regulating Voltage Table
Voltage regulator ambient
temperature "C ("F)
Regulated voltage
[Standard value]
14.2 ~ 15.4
20 (68) 13.9 - 14.9
60 (140) 13.4 - 14.6
80 (176) 13.1 - 14.5
(2) After the tesL,r lower the engine speed to idle speed and
turn the Ignition switch to "OFF"
(3) Disconnect the battery ground cable.
(4) Remove the test voltmeter, ammeter and engrne tacho-
meter.
(5) Connect the ~alternator output lead to alternator "B"
terminal.
(6) Connect the battery ground cable.
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