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Battery Load Test

1. With the engine running, turn the air conditioner on if equipped, the blower motor on high speed and the headlamps on high beam.
2. Increase the engine speed to approximately 2000 rpm. The voltage should increase a minimum of 0.5 volts above the base voltage. If the voltage does not increase as specified, perform the Generator component tests. If the voltage increased as specified, the charging system is operating normally. Generator Testing