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Alternator - Charging Light Faults |
Table 4
Ignition Switch
Position | Charge Light
Indication | Engine |
| ON | ON | RUNNING |
Possible Causes and Remedies
| Possible Cause | Remedy |
| Damaged cables and connections between 61 regulator and 61 rectifier, D+ regulator and D+ rectifier, 51 regulator and battery | Repair or replace damaged parts |
| The voltage measured between D+ regulator and earth is greater than that between 51 regulator and earth | Replace regulator |
| Regulator contacts between DF and 61 of the regulator insulated from each other | Replace regulator |
| With the battery disconnected and the regulator connections withdrawn, perform a resistance test between DF and 61 at the regulator (R > 0.5 ohm). Rectifier defective | Replace rectifier |
| Cable DF between regulator and alternator interrupted | Replace cables involved |
| Damaged brushes or brush connections | Replace brushes or connections |
| Rotor defective | Replace Rotor |
| Cables U/V/W between stator and rectifier and/or ground connection damaged | Repair or replace damaged parts |
| Defective stator | Replace stator |
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