Pinpoint Test G: The Generator Is Noisy
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- G1 CHECK FOR ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT NOISE AND LOOSE MOUNTING BRACKETS
- Key in OFF position.
- Check the accessory drive belt for damage and correct installation. Refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
- Check the accessory mounting brackets and generator pulley for looseness or misalignment.
- Is the accessory drive OK?
- Yes : GO to G2.
- No : REPAIR as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
- G2 CHECK THE GENERATOR FOR EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL NOISE
- Disconnect: Generator C102c.
- Key in START position.
- With the engine running, determine if the generator is still noisy.
- Is the noise still present?
- Yes : GO to G3.
- No : INSTALL a new generator. REFER to GENERATOR AND REGULATOR . TEST the system for normal operation.
- G3 CHECK THE GENERATOR FOR MECHANICAL NOISE
- Turn all accessories off. With the engine running, use a stethoscope or equivalent listening device to probe the generator for unusual mechanical noise.
- Is the generator the noise source?
- Yes : INSTALL a new generator. REFER to GENERATOR AND REGULATOR . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : REFER to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION to diagnose the source of the engine noise.