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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC1993DEVILLE BASE, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALCHARGING SYSTEMSALTERNATOR & REGULATORBENCH TESTINGRECTIFIER BRIDGE TESTCS144 (WITHOUT AUXILIARY PHASE TERMINALS)
1993 Cadillac DeVille Base, 4D Sedan
CS144 (Without Auxiliary Phase Terminals)
1993 Cadillac DeVille Base, 4D SedanSECTION CS144 (Without Auxiliary Phase Terminals)
- Scribe end frames to facilitate reassembly. Remove through bolts and separate end frames. Remove stator. Connect ohmmeter between grounded heat sink and any of 3 grounded flat metal rectifier bridge terminal connectors and note reading. See Fig 1.
- Reverse meter leads. If both readings are the same, replace rectifier bridge. Repeat test between grounded heat sink and other 2 flat metal terminal connectors. If readings are the same when leads are reversed at either connection, replace rectifier bridge.
- Repeat test between insulated heat sink and its 3 flat rectifier bridge metal connectors. Replace rectifier bridge if test readings are the same when leads are reversed at any test connection.
- To reassemble alternator, reverse disassembly procedure. Retain brushes with brush retaining pin during reassembly. See Figure. Remove retaining pin after tightening through bolts.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.