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Repair Procedures: Inspection

Inspect Rotor 

  1. Check that there is continuity between the slip rings (C).
    Fig 1: Slip Rings, Rotor & Rotor Shaft
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  2. Check that there is no continuity between the slip rings and the rotor (B) or rotor shaft (A).
  3. If the rotor fails either continuity check, replace the alternator.