Field Coil Test

1998 Subaru Forester BaseSECTION Field Coil Test

Check for open circuits in field coils of yoke assembly. Continuity should exist between lead wire and field coil brush lead. If continuity does not exist, replace field coil. Check for continuity between field coils and yoke assembly (end frame). If continuity exists, field coil is shorted to ground. Replace field coil.

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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