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Fig. 6: Identifying VAT-40 4. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 RPM, with no load until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle. 5. Raise the engine speed to 2,000 RPM, and hold it there. Is the voltage over 15.1 V? YES -Check the alternator mounting bolt torque. If they are loose, retorque them. If the bolts are tight, NO -Go to step 6. 6. Release the accelerator pedal, and let the engine idle. 7. Turn off all the accessories. Select the charging test on the tester. 8. Remove the inductive pickup, and zero the ammeter. 9. Place the inductive pickup over the B terminal wire of the alternator so the arrow points away from the alternator. 10. Raise the engine speed to 2,000 RPM, and hold it there. Is the voltage less than 13.5 V? YES -Go to ALTERNATOR CONTROL CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING . NO -Go to step 11. 11. Apply a load with the VAT-40 until the battery voltage drops within 12-13.5 V.
2007 Acura RL 2005-08 ELECTRICAL Charging System - RL
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