Title: Perform charging system output test; determine necessary action.
Course: Automotive Technology II (20104-II) > Section: Electrical/Electronic Systems: Charging System

Procedure should include

- using appropriate testing equipment
- referring to appropriate service information
- determining if additional diagnosis is needed.

ASE Education Foundation
2017 Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) Level
VI. Electrical/Electronic Systems
D. Charging System
Task 1

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the proper charging voltage with the vehicle running?
- Where should the technician place the inductive pickup during an output test?
- What procedures could be used to full field test an alternator?
- Where would one find the amperage specification for an alternator?