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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2000INTREPID R/TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALCHARGING SYSTEMSCHARGING SYSTEM - GENERATORS & REGULATORSON-VEHICLE TESTINGAMPERAGE OUTPUT TEST
2000 Dodge and Ram Intrepid R/T
Amperage Output Test
2000 Dodge and Ram Intrepid R/TSECTION Amperage Output Test
NOTE:
A volt/amp tester equipped with both a battery load control (carbon pile) and an inductive-type pick-up clamp (ammeter probe) is necessary to perform following test procedure.
- Start engine and run until normal operating temperature is reached. Ensure all accessories are off. Ensure tester battery load is off. Connect inductive ammeter probe. Connect voltmeter to positive and negative battery terminals.
- Start engine. Raise and maintain engine speed at 2500 RPM. Slowly rotate battery load control until highest amperage reading is acheived. Record voltage reading and return load control to off position. Do not maintain load longer than 15 seconds. The amperage reading should meet minimum specification without battery voltage dropping below 12 volts. See GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS table.
- With load control off, maintain engine speed at 2500 RPM. Amperage should decrease to less than 15-20 amps within 2-3 minutes. If amperage does not significantly decrease, check battery. Also check if any DTCs are present. See SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM .
GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | (1) Minimum Output-Amps | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenger & Sebring Coupe | ||||
| DOHC | 63 | |||
| SOHC | 77 | |||
| Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M | ||||
| 2.7L | 105 | |||
| 3.2 & 3.5L | 110 | |||
| Breeze, Cirrus & Stratus | ||||
| 2.0L, 2.4L & 2.5L | 74 | |||
| Neon | ||||
| 2.0L | 75 | |||
| Sebring Convertible | ||||
| 2.5L | 74 | |||
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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.