Charging System: Alternator: Inspection

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INSPECT ROTOR

Check that there is continuity between the slip rings (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Slip Rings, Rotor And Rotor Shaft
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
Check that there is no continuity between the slip rings and the rotor (B) or rotor shaft (C).
If the rotor fails either continuity check, replace the generator.

INSPECT STATOR

Check that there is continuity between each pair of leads (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Stator Leads
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
Check that there is no continuity between each lead and the coil core.
If the coil fails either continuity check, replace the alternator.