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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC1993DEVILLE BASE, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALCHARGING SYSTEMSALTERNATOR & REGULATORBENCH TESTINGSTATOR 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 lead attaching nuts and remove stator.
- With ohmmeter set to its highest range, ensure coil is not grounded to stator core. See Fig 1. Ohmmeter should indicate infinite resistance. If ohmmeter does not indicate infinity, replace stator. Stator cannot be checked for opens or shorts with ohmmeter.
- 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.