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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004ECONOLINE E150, VAN CARGO, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 19 (CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERATORS & REGULATORS)ON-VEHICLE TESTINGGENERATOR NO-LOAD TEST
2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W

Generator No-Load Test

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Generator No-Load Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln Navigator, 2002 Lincoln Blackwood, 2002 Ford Pickup, and 2002 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Switch tester to voltmeter function. Connect voltmeter positive lead to B+ terminal on generator and negative lead to ground. Turn all electrical accessories off. Start and run engine up to 2000 RPM. Read voltmeter when voltage stabilizes. Voltage should be 13-15 volts. If voltage is not as specified, go to SYMPTOM INDEX  table under SYSTEM TESTS.

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