Exciter Diodes
- Connect negative terminal of ohmmeter or a self-powered test light (40-volt maximum) to generator D+ terminal. Measure resistance or continuity between terminal D+ and each diode stator terminal, one at a time. See Figure. Test light should glow or ohmmeter should indicate low resistance when positive terminal of test light or ohmmeter is connected to each diode stator terminal.
- Reverse ohmmeter or test light connections, and repeat each measurement. Test light should not glow or ohmmeter should indicate high resistance. Replace diode assembly if any diode is defective.