摘要 |
A method and apparatus for testing a vehicle starting and charging system is provided in which a smart test module is connected to a remote device such as a battery tester, a scan tool, a personal computer or a personal digital assistant. The remote device is connected to a power source, which power source additionally provides power to the smart test module via the remote device. An alternator and/or a starter motor assembly is connected to the smart test module. The smart test module is capable of controlling the alternator field current and making voltage and current measurements at prescribed test points in the vehicle starting and charging system.
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