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Oscillogram for a faulty alternator:

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Fig 1: One Phase Interrupted
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Fig 2: Interturn Fault
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Fig 3: Open Circuit In Negative Diode
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Fig 4: Short Circuit In Positive Diode
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Fig 5: Open Circuit In Positive Diode
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Fig 6: Open Circuit In Exciter Diode
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Assemble engine.

Check function of DME/DDE.