Negative Rectifier

1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse AWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC TurboSECTION Negative Rectifier

Fig. 7 Testing Negative Rectifier:





Check continuity between negative rectifier and stator coil lead terminal with an ohmmeter as shown in Fig. 7. Ohmmeter should read continuity in only one direction, if continuity is in both directions a diode is shorted and the rectifier assembly must be replaced.

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