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Applying more than one ampere of current can cause permanent damage to ammeter gauge. If ammeter fuse is okay, remove ammeter. Connect DC ammeter with a variable resistor in series with vehicle ammeter. SeeFig 1 . Apply current until reference DC ammeter shows one amp. Ensure vehicle ammeter registers positive (+).

Fig 1: Ammeter Testing Hook-Up

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