...output is fine.alt.light off while switch is in the on position.this car will drain a new battery down to 60% over night? Hi, Possibly any of the diodes inside the alternator (most likely). In some ...
...if it does, it may have a defective diode in the rectifier, if this is the case the alternator has output but it is
...output voltage, the alternator is the culprit. Many times one or more diodes in the alternator rectifier assembly will have failed, causing a drop in the unit's output. The alternator will still ...
...output flows through six diodes in the rectifier assembly before it goes to the battery and electrical system. Some may still be functional but will soon fail and the alternator will need
...diodes fail, the alternator's amperage output will be reduced. It may continue to produce some current, but not enough to keep the battery fully charged -- especially at idle or low speed. Most ...
diodes for rectification. The rectified voltage has been converted into a direct current (DC) for use by the vehicles electrical system to maintain electrical loads and the battery charge. The voltage
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