Generator Inspection: Stator

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Stator
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Suzuki SX4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Using ohmmeter (1), check continuity between all pairs of leads (2). If there is no continuity between any lead pairs, replace stator.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between All Pairs Of Leads
    G06867294Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Using ohmmeter (1), check that there is no continuity between any of coil leads (2) and stator core (3). If there is continuity, replace stator.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Coil Leads And Stator Core
    G06867295Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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