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Checking charging current of alternator - AR15.40-P-5011I

ENGINE 113.960 /986, 137.970, 275 in MODEL 215 

ENGINE 112.922 /944 /975, 113.941 /948 /960 /966 /986, 137.970, 275 in MODEL 220 

Connection diagram 

Fig 1: Identifying Charging Current Of Alternator - Connection Diagram
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INSPECT Checking     
DANGER Risk of explosion  caused by oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of poisoning and caustic burns  caused by swallowing battery acid. Risk of injury  caused by burns to skin and eyes from battery acid or when handling damaged lead-acid batteries No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves, clothing and goggles. Only pour battery acid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. AS54.10-Z-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on battery   AH54.10-P-0001-01A
1 Test regulation voltage of alternator (G2)   AR15.40-P-5010I 
2 Connect volt ampere tester (079) with current clamp (065) according to connection diagram COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Volt ampere tester with load resistance *WH58.30-Z-1002-09A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Volt ampere tester ETT 011.00 *WH58.30-Z-1003-09A 
DANGER Risk of accident  caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury  caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the running engine Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not grasp hot or rotating parts.
AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
3 Start engine    
4 Load battery (G1) with volt ampere tester (079) and check charging current of alternator (G2) with increased engine speed IMPORTANT Vary load resistance long enough until the maximum load current is achieved; when this is done, the regulating voltage must not drop below 12.7 V.  
    Engines 112, 113 *BE15.40-P-1001-01K 
    Engine 137 *BE15.40-P-1001-01A 
    Engine 275 *BE15.40-P-1001-01I 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Volt ampere tester with load resistance *WH58.30-Z-1002-09A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Volt ampere tester ETT 011.00 *WH58.30-Z-1003-09A 
    IMPORTANT Charging current below desired value: ↓  
   
  • Check diodes for alternator (G2).
AR15.40-P-9301-02I 
    Engine tester with oscilloscope *WH58.30-Z-1046-13A 
    IMPORTANT If diodes are faulty: ↓
  • Replace alternator (G2)
 
    Engines 112, 113 AR15.40-P-5032I 
    Engine 137 AR15.40-P-5032N 
    Engine 275 AR15.40-P-5032LA 
5 Turn off engine    
6 Disconnect volt ampere tester (079) with current clamp (065) COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Volt ampere tester with load resistance *WH58.30-Z-1002-09A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Volt ampere tester ETT 011.00 *WH58.30-Z-1003-09A 
CHECK VALUES FOR ALTERNATOR

Number Designation Engine 137.970 NF 14 V 90/150 A
BE15.40-P-1001-01A Charging current of alternator max. A 150
min. A 120
Engine speed rpm 2500
Ratio I= 2.9
CHECK VALUES FOR ALTERNATOR

Number Designation Engine 275 in models 215, 220, 230, Bosch
BE15.40-P-1001-01I Charging current of alternator max. A 180
min. A 140
Engine speed rpm 2000
Ratio I= 2.93
CHECK VALUES FOR ALTERNATOR

Number Designation Engine 112 in model 220, 230, in model 210 with code 978, in model 211 with code 910, Bosch Engine 113 in models 163, 171, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 219, 220, 230 except models 211.076/276, 215.374, 219.376, 220.074/174, 230.472/474 Bosch
BE15.40-P-1001-01K Charging current of alternator max. A 150 150
min A 120 120
Engine speed rpm 2500 2500
Ratio I= 2.93 2.93
COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1002-09A Volt-amp(s) tester with load resistance (no longer available)
WH58.30-Z-1003-09A Volt ampere tester
WH58.30-Z-1046-13A Engine tester with oscilloscope