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AC Ripple Volts
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 5/13/2002 23 Replies

In checking alternator diodes using a conventional AC voltmeter, can I check AC ripple volts by putting the positive meter lead to the alternator output post, and the negative meter lead to the battery positive post?

Is the spec to be less than .5VAC?

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