Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual - part 358
CHARGING SYSTEM
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ENGINE ELECTRICAL
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5. Connect a voltmeter with a range of 0
−
20 V
between the generator "B" terminal and the
ground. (Connect the positive lead of the
voltmeter to the "B" terminal, and then connect the
negative lead of the voltmeter to the ground.)
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
7. Connect a tachometer or scan tool MB991502.
8. Leave the hood open.
9. Check to be sure that the reading on the voltmeter
is equal to the battery positive voltage.
NOTE: If the voltage is 0 V, the cause is probably
an open circuit in the wire or fusible link between
the generator "B" terminal and the battery positive
terminal.
10.After turning the light switch on and turning on the
headlights, start the engine.
NOTE: Because the current from the battery will
soon drop after the engine is started, step 11
should be carried out as quickly as possible in
order to obtain the maximum current output value.
11.Immediately after setting the headlights to high
beam and turning the heater blower switch to the
high revolution position, increase the engine
speed to 2,500 r/min and read the maximum
current output value displayed on the ammeter.
Limit value: 70% of nominal current output
NOTE: For the nominal current output, refer to the
Generator Specifications.
NOTE: The current output value will depend on
the electrical load and the temperature of the
generator body.
NOTE: If the electrical load is small while testing,
the specified level of current may not be output
even though the generator is normal. In such
cases, increase the electrical load by leaving the
headlights turned on for some time to discharge
the battery or by using the lighting system in
another vehicle, and then test again.
NOTE: The specified level of current also may not
be output if the temperature of the generator body
or the ambient temperature is too high. In such
cases, cool the generator and then test again.
12.The reading on the ammeter should be above the
limit value. If the reading is below the limit value
and the generator output wire is normal, remove
the generator from the engine and check the
generator.
13.Run the engine at idle speed after the test.
14.Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF)
position.
15.Disconnect the tachometer or scan tool
MB991502.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING.
16.Disconnect the negative battery cable.
17.Disconnect the ammeter and voltmeter and
tachometer.
18.Connect the generator output wire to the
generator "B" terminal.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING.
19.Connect the negative battery cable.Before the
test, always be sure to check the following.