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Re: Alternator W terminal
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 11/27/2004

Hey Humberto,

Bosch calls it a W, Delco calls it R, and starter and alternator shops call it an AC tap, which is what it is. Alternators produce AC,and thru rectifiers(diodes)put out DC voltage for the vehicle. Alternating current produces positive and negit... Login to read more.