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Author Question: Why should the lights be turned on when checking for ripple voltage or AC current from the alternator? (Read 80 times)

leo leo

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on: Aug 13, 2021
Why should the lights be turned on when checking for ripple voltage or AC current from the alternator?
◦ To warm the battery
◦ To check that the battery is fully charged
◦ To create an electrical load for the alternator
◦ To test the battery before conducting other tests


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Marked as best answer by leo leo on Aug 13, 2021

bfulkerson77

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Reply #1 on: Aug 13, 2021
To create an electrical load for the alternator


leo leo

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Reply 2 on: Aug 13, 2021
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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