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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1990DAKOTA LE, 2D PICKUP, 3.9 X, 4WD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALCHARGING SYSTEMSALTERNATOR - EXCEPT BOSCHBENCH TESTINGRECTIFIER TEST
1990 Dodge and Ram Dakota LE, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, Automatic
Rectifier Test
1990 Dodge and Ram Dakota LE, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, AutomaticSECTION Rectifier Test
- Check rectifier assembly for poor solder joints, cracks or signs of overheating. Clean small area of coating from each diode location to ensure good electrical contact during testing.
- Using an ohmmeter, connect positive test probe to negative diode and negative probe to stator terminal. Resistance should be 7-11 ohms. Move positive test probe to positive diode, no continuity should be detected. Perform same test procedure on each stator terminal to diode set. See Figure and Figure .
- Connect negative ohmmeter probe to positive diode and positive probe to stator terminal. Resistance should be 7-11 ohms. Move negative test probe to negative diode, continuity should not exist. Perform same test on each stator terminal to diode set. If rectifier does not test as specified, replace rectifier assembly.
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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.