Normal Operation
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The generator is belt-driven by the engine accessory drive system. There are 2 sources of generator noise: bearing noise and electrical fault noise. A generator with certain types of diode or stator failures may also produce an audible noise.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Accessory drive belt
- Loose bolts/brackets
- Generator clutch (3.7L manual transmission only)
- Generator