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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC1996ELDORADO V8-4.6L VIN 9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSTOOLS - RELEASED FOR CS GENERATOR DIAGNOSIS
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9
Tools - Released for CS Generator Diagnosis
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9SECTION Tools - Released for CS Generator Diagnosis
File In Section: 6 - Engine
Bulletin No.: 83-64-09
Date: March, 1998
INFORMATION
Subject:
New Tool J 41450-B, Released for CS Generator Diagnosis
Models:
1988-98 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks with CS-Series Generators
A new CS-Series Generator Tester, J 41450-B, has been sent to all dealers as part of the Essential Tool Package. This tool will work on all CS-Series generators for past model years. The tool is shown in Figure 1.
Generator Not Operating Properly
The charts shown can be used in place of the diagnostic procedures in previous Service Manuals when this new tool is used. This information will be included in the 1999 Service Manual.
Inspect the following before testing the generator:
^ The battery. Make sure the vehicle battery is in good condition and fully charged. Refer to Battery Load Test.
^ The built in hydrometer in the battery. The green eye must be showing in the hydrometer.
^ The voltage across the battery terminals with all the loads OFF should be above 12 V. Refer to Battery Load Test.
^ Make sure the battery connections are clean and tight.
^ The drive belt for damage or looseness.
^ The wiring harness at the generator. Make sure the harness connector is tight and latched. Make sure the output terminal of the generator is connected to the vehicle battery (positive) generator lead.
^ All the charging system related fuses and electrical connections for damage or looseness. Refer to the starter and charging system schematics.
Bulletin No.: 83-64-09
Date: March, 1998
INFORMATION
Subject:
New Tool J 41450-B, Released for CS Generator Diagnosis
Models:
1988-98 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks with CS-Series Generators
A new CS-Series Generator Tester, J 41450-B, has been sent to all dealers as part of the Essential Tool Package. This tool will work on all CS-Series generators for past model years. The tool is shown in Figure 1.
Generator Not Operating Properly
The charts shown can be used in place of the diagnostic procedures in previous Service Manuals when this new tool is used. This information will be included in the 1999 Service Manual.
Inspect the following before testing the generator:
^ The battery. Make sure the vehicle battery is in good condition and fully charged. Refer to Battery Load Test.
^ The built in hydrometer in the battery. The green eye must be showing in the hydrometer.
^ The voltage across the battery terminals with all the loads OFF should be above 12 V. Refer to Battery Load Test.
^ Make sure the battery connections are clean and tight.
^ The drive belt for damage or looseness.
^ The wiring harness at the generator. Make sure the harness connector is tight and latched. Make sure the output terminal of the generator is connected to the vehicle battery (positive) generator lead.
^ All the charging system related fuses and electrical connections for damage or looseness. Refer to the starter and charging system schematics.
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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.