Oscillogram for a faulty alternator

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One phase interrupted.

Repair/exchange alternator.

Fig 1: Oscillogram For Faulty Alternator (One Phase Interrupted)

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Interturn fault.

Repair/exchange alternator.

Fig 2: Oscillogram For Faulty Alternator (Interturn Fault)

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Open circuit in negative diode.

Repair/exchange alternator.

Fig 3: Oscillogram For Faulty Alternator (Open Circuit In Negative Diode)

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Short circuit in positive diode.

Repair/exchange alternator.

Fig 4: Oscillogram For Faulty Alternator(Short Circuit In Positive Diode)

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Open circuit in positive diode.

Repair/exchange alternator.

Fig 5: Oscillogram For Faulty Alternator (Open Circuit In Positive Diode)

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Open circuit in exciter diode.

Repair/exchange alternator.

Fig 6: Oscillogram For Faulty Alternator (Open Circuit In Exciter Diode)

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Assemble engine.

Check function of DME/DDE.