Checking the rectifier/regulator
Do not connect the battery cables in re-
verse. Otherwise, the rectifier/regulator
could be damaged.
1. Measure:
• Rectifier/regulator output voltage
Out of specification Check the rectifier/
regulator for continuity.
Rectifier/regulator output voltage
(reference data)
Red (R)–Ground
r/min
1500
DC V
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a. Disconnect the rectifier/regulator coupler
"a".
b. Connect the special service tool "1", and
then measure the rectifier/regulator output
voltage at the specified engine speed.
R
B
R
B
1
Unloaded
3500
13
13
a
1
a
Charging unit and component
Test harness FW13613–2 "1"
90890-06887
Test harness FW13613–2 "1"
YB-06887
c. Disconnect the special service tool.
d. Connect the rectifier/regulator coupler.
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2. Check:
• Rectifier/regulator continuity
Out of specification Replace.
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a. Disconnect the rectifier/regulator coupler.
b. Set the digital circuit tester to the diode
mode, and then check the rectifier/regula-
tor for continuity.
a
c
d
e
b
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c
d
e
b
a